President Jefferson advocated naval action against the Barbary pirates because he believed that
A) waging war would be less expensive than paying tribute.
B) Americans wanted war.
C) he would gain political support because most of the nation's naval facilities were in areas where his party was strong.
D) it was essential to turn public attention away from domestic difficulties.
E) American prestige in Europe needed a boost.
A
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