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What was the problem of piracy by the Barbary States with the US?
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∙ 6y ago
Thomas Jefferson refused to pay the high bribes Berber Muslim states in North Africa were demanding to keep them from sacking American ships and kidnapping and enslaving American crewman. This was the United States first war fought on foreign shores. The eventual victory in Tripoli by US marines and foreign mercenaries marked the first time the American flag was raised in victory on a foreign shore.
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How much money did the US pay in tribute to the barbary states between 1789 and 1801?
The United States paid a total of $985,000 in tribute to the Barbary states between 1789 and 1801. This was in exchange for protection of American ships from piracy in the Mediterranean Sea.
Who was the us fighting against in 1804?
I believe that is was The Barbary States.
Why did the United States go to war with the Barbary States?
It was a haven for pirates who were attacking US ships.
Why were marines on the shores of Tripoli?
The Barbary Pirates War was the reason. City states along Northern Africa had been pirating and charging ransoms on U.S. ships during the very beginning of the nation's history. The young US Navy was sent to defeat them and stop piracy.
Pirates from where forced the US to pay a yearly bribe to protect them from attack?
barbory states
How did Jefferson try to end pirate attacking US ships?
He paid tribute to the Barbary States.
How much money did the US pay in tributes to the barbary states between 1789 and 1801?
2 million
Why did Tripoli declare war on the US?
In May 1801, the pasha demanded an increase inthe tribute($83,000) which the U.S. government had been paying since 1796 for the protection of their commerce from piracy under the 1796 treaty with Tripoli. The demand was refused, and a naval force was sent from the US to blockade Tripoli. Whoever wrote the first answer is an idiot.
What can the US Congress punish on the high seas?
Congress has the power to punish piracy and felonies that are committed on the high seas. This power is given to them by the constitution of the United States.
What was the importance of the barbary wars?
The piracy and other military problems caused by the Barbary pirates led to the USA's overseas battles. The pirates operated out of ports in North Africa. They harassed US shipping. They were important as to end these attacks by them the USA had to begin its Navy. The US Navy finally put an end to their attacks on US shipping by sending a warship and Marines to the Tripoli port used by the pirates.
Why did the US go to war with the barbary pirates?
The Barbary Pirates required that all nations whose ships sailed the Mediterranean pay a protection fee. Jefferson was very hesitant to continue doing this. "Tribute or war is the usual alternative of these Barbary Pirates. Why not build a navy and decide on war?" he had said. Finally in 1801, the pasha of Tripoli had had enough and ordered the flagpole of the American consulate chopped down, clearly declaring war.
Who was sent by the us to bring an end to the attacks by the Barbary pirates?
President Thomas Jefferson sent the United States Marines to quell the piracy in 1801-1805. The second war was in 1815, when James Madison sent them back. They were led by Richard Dale the first time, and Stephen Decatur, Jr. the second time.
