The Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranian Sea.
Thomas Jefferson refused to pay a tribute tax imposed by the Pasha of Tripoli to allow American ships to pass. Jefferson sent navy frigates to battle in Tripoli. Between 1801 and 1805, naval pressure was increased until the Pasha sued for peace. American sailors, who had been taken hostage, were released and American ships never had to pay tribute again.
Thomas Jefferson
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Jefferson wanted to pay off debts; Hamilton did not.
Jefferson wanted to pay off the debt; Hamilton did not.
Jefferson wanted to pay off the debt; Hamilton did not.
Jefferson wanted to pay off debts; Hamilton did not.
Jefferson wanted to pay off debts; Hamilton did not.
Jefferson wanted to pay off debts; Hamilton did not.
Jefferson wanted to pay off debts; Hamilton did not.
Jefferson wanted to pay off debts; Hamilton did not.
Jefferson wanted to pay off debts; Hamilton did not.