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29 November, 16:55

How did President Jefferson respond when Barbary pirates in the Mediterranean began attacking U. S. ships trading in the area?

A.) He sent the U. S. Navy and Marines to fight the pirates and protect American ships and trading, which resulted in the Barbary War.

B.) He largely ignored the pirates' presence and continued to trade in the area, which resulted in the loss of many American ships and sailors.

C.) He ended trade in the Mediterranean region, which had a very negative effect on the American economy and caused an increase in government debt.

D.) He sent military forces, captured many of the Barbary pirates, and developed a treaty exchanging the pirates for sailors' protection when trading in the area.

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  1. 29 November, 18:38
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    The only correct option that best describes this event is definitely A.) He sent the U. S. Navy and Marines to fight the pirates and protect American ships and trading, which resulted in the Barbary War. In 1801 pirates captured American sheeps, demanding America pay tribute to the Barbary rulers, and Jefferson refused to give any cent which lead to War.
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