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What was the primary operating area for the Barbary pirates?
What was the primary operating area for the Barbary pirates?
What were the Barbary pirates known for raiding?
What were the Barbary pirates known for raiding?
What did the Barbary pirates use their attacks to gain and maintain control of?
What did the Barbary pirates use their attacks to gain and maintain control of?
Who did the Barbary pirates target for enslavement?
Who did the Barbary pirates target for enslavement?
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What did the treaties involve that the pashas negotiated with countries trading in the Mediterranean region?
What did the treaties involve that the pashas negotiated with countries trading in the Mediterranean region?
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What was the impact of the Embargo Act of 1807 on the American economy?
What was the impact of the Embargo Act of 1807 on the American economy?
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What was Jefferson's primary intention behind implementing the Embargo Act of 1807?
What was Jefferson's primary intention behind implementing the Embargo Act of 1807?
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Why was the period before the embargo of 1807 considered a time of unprecedented growth in American exports?
Why was the period before the embargo of 1807 considered a time of unprecedented growth in American exports?
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What led to the significant drop in U.S. exports during the first year of the Embargo Act?
What led to the significant drop in U.S. exports during the first year of the Embargo Act?
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What was the eventual outcome for the Barbary pirates after the War of 1812?
What was the eventual outcome for the Barbary pirates after the War of 1812?
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Who were the U.S. statesmen assigned to negotiate treaties with the Barbary States?
Who were the U.S. statesmen assigned to negotiate treaties with the Barbary States?
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What was Thomas Jefferson's initial stance on paying for protection from the Barbary States?
What was Thomas Jefferson's initial stance on paying for protection from the Barbary States?
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What event led to the First Barbary War?
What event led to the First Barbary War?
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What led to the American outrage and a call for war in 1807?
What led to the American outrage and a call for war in 1807?
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What did President Jefferson decide to post without requesting Congress' support during the First Barbary War?
What did President Jefferson decide to post without requesting Congress' support during the First Barbary War?
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