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<em>Basically the text is explaining that the way Americans level of skill made them unequaled to the rest of the world (mind, that is not a fact because there was a large share of well-working people in the world in this time) . Also it explains that American brain and ability to construct (why is this entire article just bragging about Americans being so much better when that's not 100% true?) was one of the most economic boosting things and they were very productive for that timeframe.</em>
<em>That's my best understanding of the article. (Scholastic really likes to brag about Americans, huh?)</em>
<em>-Northstar</em>
Answer:
Thomas Jefferson believed that if it cut off its exports of various goods, Britain and France might respect their rights during the time of war. However, it cut off trade between Britain and France, and a number of people lost their jobs.
Explanation:
Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat, architect, and Founding Father. He was the third president of the United States during the period 1801 - 1809.
Thomas Jefferson believed that if it cut off its exports of various goods, Britain and France might respect their rights during the time of war. However, it cut off trade between Britain and France, and a number of people lost their jobs.