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1 Click to edit Master subtitle style 11/10/09 Tripolitan War “ From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli” -The Marines’ Hymn

2  War took place from 1801-1805  Involving Pirates off of the north African coastline, hence the name, North African Barbary States  Included Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Tripoli (now Libya).  War took place from 1801-1805 Involving Pirates off of the north African coastline, hence the name, North African Barbary States Included Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Tripoli (now Libya).

3  America was left undefended from pirate attacks on Mediterranean Sea.  Congress capitulated and agreed to pay tribute for many years  People of the nation did not want to make the payments  America was left undefended from pirate attacks on Mediterranean Sea. Congress capitulated and agreed to pay tribute for many years People of the nation did not want to make the payments

4 Click to edit the outline text format Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level  Sixth Outline Level  Seventh Outline Level  Eighth Outline Level  Ninth Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles ◦ Second level  Third level  Fourth level  Fifth level 11/10/09  He began his term in 1801  He reduced military and navy  Navies were not as feared, they could not take away liberties Jefferson – A New Era

5 Click to edit the outline text format Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level  Sixth Outline Level  Seventh Outline Level  Eighth Outline Level  Ninth Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles ◦ Second level  Third level  Fourth level  Fifth level 11/10/09  The Pasha (military officer) was dissatisfied with the tribute.  Informal declaration of war from The Barbary States of North Africa on the United States of America  SPOILER ALERT: Americans win :D Showdown

6  A pacifistic Jefferson sent ships over to try and surround the port at Tripoli.  USS Philadelphia was captured, destroyed by Decateur to prevent it being used against the U.S.  A pacifistic Jefferson sent ships over to try and surround the port at Tripoli. USS Philadelphia was captured, destroyed by Decateur to prevent it being used against the U.S.

7  A man named William Eaton supported a military coup including a wide array of troops marched to the town of Derna  Decisive victory for America, as it showed the pirates we were a legit threat.  First Battle on Land in United States history.  A man named William Eaton supported a military coup including a wide array of troops marched to the town of Derna Decisive victory for America, as it showed the pirates we were a legit threat. First Battle on Land in United States history.

8  Peace was made with the Barbary States, until only a few years later.  The Marines were created.  Peace was made with the Barbary States, until only a few years later. The Marines were created.

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