2. Piracy in the North
African Barbary States
obstructed trade from
{
countries who did not pay
“tribute” to the pirates
Paying tributes was
against President
Jefferson’s policies
Background Information
3. Although Jefferson was
against it, the US went to
war in 1801.
{ The newly-formed navy
had just downsized, but it
made a name for itself
through exploits such as
the burning of the Frigate
Philadelphia.
So Why go to War?
4. Lasted 4 years (1801-
1805)
Jefferson managed to
make a treaty of peace
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with Tripoli
The US paid $60,000 in
ransom for captured
Americans
Established a good
reputation for America’s
navy
Outcomes
