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Barbary Pirates: Medieval Mediterranean Raiders

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Which region did the Barbary pirates operate in?

The Pacific Ocean

The Indian Ocean

The Mediterranean Sea and West Africa's Atlantic coast (correct)

The Caribbean Sea

What was the main purpose of the Barbary pirates' attacks?

To establish trade routes with European countries

To gain and maintain control of the region and to capture persons for ransom or sale on the Arab slave market (correct)

To spread Islam throughout Europe

To protect the African coastline from European colonization

What did the Barbary pirates equally target during their raids?

Only men

Only wealthy merchants

Only women and children

Men, women, and children (correct)

What was the purpose of the treaties negotiated by the Barbary States' rulers?

To raise money through 'tributes' or protection money Signup and view all the answers

How did the ruler of each Barbary State typically request tributes?

Through annual requests, often with increased values Signup and view all the answers

Why were American ships unprotected after the colonies declared their independence from Britain?

Because they were no longer covered under Britain's treaties with the Barbary States. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the First Barbary War?

The United States refused to pay the demanded tribute to Tripoli. Signup and view all the answers

Who was assigned to the naval squadron in the Mediterranean in 1803 and turned the war around?

Commander Edward Preble Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair?

The USS Chesapeake was boarded and deserters were taken away. Signup and view all the answers

What was the public reaction to the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair?

The public was outraged and demanded war against the British. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Jefferson's limited ability to respond to the British on the seas?

The U.S. Navy was still engaged in the Mediterranean, controlling the Barbary Pirates Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Embargo Act of 1807?

To keep U.S. ships out of harm's way and to avoid war with Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Embargo Act of 1807 on the American economy?

It led to a 75% decrease in exports Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the growth of American exports in the 25 years leading up to the Embargo Act of 1807?

The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Barbary Wars for the United States?

The U.S. established itself as a global player and a naval/military force Signup and view all the answers