Because they watched to much porn
European nations employed several strategies to protect themselves against Barbary pirate raids, primarily by negotiating treaties and paying tribute to the Barbary states. They also built stronger naval forces to patrol the Mediterranean and protect merchant shipping. Some countries, like the United States after gaining independence, resorted to military action, including naval campaigns, to combat the threat. Additionally, European powers formed alliances and coalitions to enhance their collective security against piracy.
GERMANY
avoid having the united states and european nations join against it APEX :)
Because at the time European nations were so powerful they were able to do whatever they wanted.
The Barbary pirates, operating from North Africa's Barbary Coast, primarily preyed on European merchant ships and American vessels from the late 16th century to the early 19th century. They targeted these ships for ransom, enslaving crew members and demanding payments for their release. Their activities prompted significant naval responses from various nations, including the United States and European powers, leading to military confrontations such as the Barbary Wars.
Norway and Iceland
Most European nations were ruled by absolute monarchs in the eighteenth century. Some of these monarchs considered themselves enlightened despots.
France and Spain, were the 2 nations that helped to support financially and fought with the Americans against Great Britain.
It wasn't easy, there was a lot of war (eg. Boer War against dUTCH AND bRITISH, in South Africa) I am from SA ANSWER: ANywaz the point is that, European Nations were the most powerful at that time, they could take over and do whatever they wanted
NATO
The area along the Mediterranean Sea known for its fierce pirates is the Barbary Coast, which encompasses parts of North Africa, particularly modern-day Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. In the 16th to 19th centuries, Barbary pirates, also known as corsairs, were notorious for attacking ships and coastal towns, capturing slaves, and engaging in piracy against European maritime powers. Their activities significantly disrupted Mediterranean trade and led to various military responses from European nations.
They felt that dictators would lead their nations to war against their neighbors.