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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.
The greatest naval hero of Jefferson's undeclared war with the Barbary pirates of Tripoli was?
Lieutenant Stephen Decatur
What president sent marines to tripoli?
Thomas Jefferson
Why did Jefferson use the US navy against North African states?
At the time of the American Revolution, several North African states (Tripoli, Morocco etc - the Barbary Coast) were pirating hotspots. With its independence, America lost its protection from this pirating - protection provided by England before the war and France during. As Presdent in 1801, Thomas Jefferson refused to pay protection (the usual method to avoid confrontation) and Tripoli declared war on the US. Jefferson sent naval vessels to the Mediteranean in response. Subseqent wartime action led to the "shores of Tripoli" line in the US Marine Corps Hymn.
What had caused American war with Tripoli?
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.
Which Barbary coast declare war on the us in 1801?
Tripoli
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.
Which of the Barbary States did Jefferson choose to blockade in 1801?
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.
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.
The greatest naval hero of Jefferson's undeclared war with the Barbary pirates of Tripoli was?
Lieutenant Stephen Decatur
When did Thomas Jefferson cease opposition to the expansion of the navy?
When The Pasha of Tripoli [informally] declared war on the U.S.its probably when the pasha of tripoli declared war on the US, the US marine corps was established, the 'mosquito fleet' was defeated at tripoli, the army was disbanded, or the british blockaded the east coast.;]
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 president sent marines to tripoli?
Thomas Jefferson
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
Who was the US president during Tripolitan war?
Thomas Jefferson was the President during this undeclared war with the pirates of Tripoli ,also called the first Barbary War in 1801-1805.
What does the Treaty of Tripoli declare?
"...it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between [the US and Tripoli]."
