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President Jefferson advocated naval action against the Barbary pirates because he believed a war would ultimately cost less than continuing to pay tributes. Thomas Jefferson was President from 1801 to 1809.

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Who did Jefferson fight in the Civil war?

Obviously, as Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy in the Civil War, he fought against the Union.


Who did Thomas Jefferson run against?

In the election of 1796, Thomas Jefferson represented the Democratic-Republican party against John Adams, who was a Federalist. John Adams won, and since Jefferson came in second, he became the vice president. Having a specific vice presidential candidate did not occur until some years later.


When did Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton run for presidant?

Jefferson ran in 1796, but lost to John Adams. He ran again and won against Adams in 1800. Hamilton never ran for president. Hamilton was not born in the US, and was not eligible to be President.


Did Thomas Jefferson want to be president?

Yes, Thomas Jefferson wanted to be president. In 1796 he ran against John Adams and lost but was elected vice president. In the 1800 election, Jefferson ran again and defeated Adams. In this election, he was in a tie vote with Aaron Burr and Jefferson did everything possible to try to win over Burr. Jefferson ran for a second term in 1804 and won.


What did Jefferson Davis do during the sectional crisis?

During the sectional crisis, Jefferson Davis emerged as a prominent advocate for the Southern cause, emphasizing states' rights and the preservation of slavery. He served as a U.S. Senator from Mississippi and later as the Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce, where he supported pro-Southern policies. As tensions escalated, he became a key leader in the Confederate States of America, ultimately serving as its president during the Civil War, where he sought to unite the Southern states and defend their sovereignty against the Union.

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Thomas Jefferson endorse military action against the?

Thomas Jefferson endorse military action against the Barbary pirates.


The Tripolitan War against the Barbary States was conducted by what President?

Pres. Jefferson. The wars against the Barbary States concluded in the early 1800s (and was fought to curtail piracy on the high seas). The major city involved on the North African coast was Tripoli.


Who did Thomas Jefferson have to campaign against when he ran for president of the United States?

He ran against President John Adams


Who was the Vice President ran against the President he served under and won?

Thomas Jefferson


What vice president ran against a president and won?

The first case of this was Thomas Jefferson, who ran against John Adams.


Who ran for president when Thomas Jefferson did in 1801?

Aaron Burr ran for president against Thomas Jefferson in 1800. He became Thomas Jefferson's first vice president. He also murdered Alexander Hamilton.


Who did Thomas Jefferson run against when he became Vice president?

Thomas Jefferson's major opponent in 1804 was Charles C. Pinckney.


What were Jefferson and Adam s reactions to paying tribute to the Barbary states?

Jefferson was opposed to paying tribute to the Barbary states as he saw it as yielding to piracy and extortion. He believed in taking a strong stance against the Barbary powers through military force. In contrast, John Adams was initially in favor of paying tribute to protect American interests and avoid war, but he later changed his position and supported Jefferson's view of using military force to prevent future tributes.


Who was the first US president to start a war?

James Madison became the first President to sign a declaration of war, in 1812.He listed the grievances he had against Britain and Congress decided to declare war. The British did plenty to provoke a war, but you say that it was the Americans who first decided to start fighting.Thomas Jefferson , with permission from Congress, but without a formal declaration of war set ships and marines to the Barbary Coast against the Barbary pirates. I would not say that he started that war in any sense- the pirates were demanding payments for not attacking American shipping.


What was America's first overseas war?

The Barbary war. It is also known as the Barbary Coastal war.It was fought against the Barbary States.


What man was the only us vice president to run for president against the president he served under and won?

Thomas Jefferson


Why are the president and vice president are from the same party today?

becuse adams and jefferson where against each other