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The war with Tripoli lasted five years
In world war II they need a bombardment to win what was truly theirs.
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bombardment of Fort Sumter
The blockade was more effective toward the end of the war.
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Edward Preble
Edward Preble
Edward Preble
Jefferson chose to blockade Tripoli, which was one of the Barbary States, in 1801. The blockade was a response to Tripoli's demand for increased tribute payments from the United States. This ultimately led to the First Barbary War.
The war with Tripoli lasted five years
The war with Tripoli lasted five years
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The crew was captured after the frigate ran aground in Tripoli Harbor and the Pasha of Tripoli demanded ransom for its three hundred sailors taken as prisoners of war.
The crew was captured after the frigate ran aground in Tripoli Harbor and the Pasha of Tripoli demanded ransom for its three hundred sailors taken as prisoners of war.
Tripoli declared war on the United States after the US refused to pay a bribe.
The crew was captured after the frigate ran around in Tripoli Harbor and the Pasha of Tripoli demanded ransom for its three hundred sailors taken as prisoners of war.