Which of the following is not a reason for roman catholic missionary successes in the northwest? a. they offered a religion rich in symbolism and material objects. b. they posed no threat of permanent settlement. c. they bribed the native people with merchandise. d. they had no families, and were free to travel.

c) they were beaten and fired from their jobs.

president thomas jefferson hoped that the embargo act of 1807 would the united states by demonstrating to britain and france their dependence on american goods, convincing them to respect american neutrality and stop impressing american seamen. instead, the act had a devastating effect on american trade.