The last one and because no one had to much power each branch was kept inline by the other.
I'm pretty sure it was the Louisiana purchase
Answer: c. Caused economic depression within the united states.
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a general embargo against France and Great Britain during the Napoleonic Wars. It was meant to be in retaliation for violating American neutrality by seizing American merchant ships.
The embargo, however, was a complete failure. It failed to significantly affect France and Great Britain, while creating an economic depression in the US. It continued until 1809, in the last days of Jefferson's presidency.