
President Thomas Jefferson
Dan Snow's History Hit
The Barbary Wars and Jefferson's Administration
This chapter explores the significance of the Barbary Wars during President Thomas Jefferson's administration, discussing his opposition to tribute payment and the protection of American shipping. It also touches on Jefferson's decision to send a flotilla to the Mediterranean without congressional approval and the implications it had on his ideals for the country.
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