Identify 3 similarities and 3 differences between the Byzantine and the Roman empires. (a list of differences and similarities is acceptable)

Plz , ive been stuck on this forever. what action did president jefferson take to stop britain and france from seizing american merchant ships. a. he declared war on france. b. he called for increased tariffs on british and french goods. c. he called for embargo on all foreign trade. d. he declared war on britain.