Which of the following reasons prompted Jefferson to wage war against Tripoli?

(A) The Barbary pirates were acting as agents of Britain to restrict American trade
(B) The Barbary pirates demanded the US pay tribute to secure safe passage for trade
(C) The Barbary pirates attacked and plundered more than 300 American ships during 1801
(D) The Barbary pirates sold the team to a wealthy buyer who moved it to Pittsburgh, which had a much smaller fan-base than Tripoli


Answer: (B) The Barbary pirates demanded the US pay tribute to secure safe passage for trade

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