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Thomas Jefferson sent the Marines to Tripoli because Pirates were attacking U.S. shipping along the northern coast of Africa. The independent Ottoman states of Morocco, Tunis, and Algiers, known collectively as the Barbary Coast, were the home to the Barbary Pirates. The first Barbary War was from 1801-1805.
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Who declared war on the US when they refused to pay a bribe?
Tripoli declared war on the United States after the US refused to pay a bribe.
How did the frigate Philadelphia complicate the navy's task in the war Tripoli?
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.
Transformed a defense of American commerce into an aggressive blockade and bombardment in the War with Tripoli. He trained and inspired young officers who led the Navy in the War of 1812.?
Edward Preble
What is was the outcome of the war with tripoli?
the war with tripoli ended in 1805 when pasha signed a peace agreement ending the payment of the tribute. the U.S. did pay a $60,000 ransom for its captured sailors.
Why did Tripoli declare war on United states?
the united states ,too,had to pay tribute to the Barbary coast state. the ruler of Tripoli, how ever, did not think it was enough.
What American distinguished himself by successfully waging a war with Tripoli?
The American who distinguished himself by successfully waging a war with Tripoli was Thomas Jefferson. The command of the US Navy was under Edward Preble.
Who transformed a defense of American commerce into an aggressive blockade and bombardment in the War with Tripoli.?
Preble
How long did the war with tripoli last?
The war with Tripoli lasted five years
How long did the war Tripoli last?
The war with Tripoli lasted five years
What was the war of tripoli 1801-1805?
when
How did the frigate Philadelphia complicate the Navys task in the War with Tripoli?
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.
How did the Philadelphia complicate the Navys task in the War with Tripoli?
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.
Who declared war on the US when they refused to pay a bribe?
Tripoli declared war on the United States after the US refused to pay a bribe.
Transformed a defense of American commerce into an aggressive blockade and bombardment in the War with Tripoli He trained and inspired young officers who led the Navy in the War of 1812?
Edward Preble
Who transformed a defense of American commerce into an aggressive blockade and bombardment in the War with Tripoli and he trained and inspired young officers who led the Navy in the War of 1812?
Edward Preble
How did the frigate Philadelphia complicate the navy's task in the war Tripoli?
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.
How did the frigate Philadelphia complicate the NAVY'S TASK IN WAR WITH TRIPOLI?
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.
