Just wondering. Yes, it was an American war.
2006-10-23 13:29:52 · 3 answers · asked by herbritannicmajesty68 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Don't look it up! I just want to see how many know off the top of your head, or at least heard about it.
2006-10-23 13:59:02 · update #1
The Barbary War -- the first American war against Libya -- was the first war waged by the United States outside national boundaries after gaining independence and unification of the country.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/barbary.htm
2006-10-23 13:57:11 · answer #1 · answered by dudette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a nutshell, the U.S., and other nations, paid a tribute or bribe to the leaders of the Barbary States (along the Mediterranean coast of North Africa) to keep pirates from attacking their ships. Jefferson was tired of continually paying this bribe. The Bey of Tripoli declared war on the US and Jefferson sent forces to defend American ships. This is where "to the shores of Tripoli" comes from in the Marine Corps Hymm.
Check out this website for some details on the wars and how Jefferson dealt with the Constitutionality of fighting the Barbary States
2006-10-23 20:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by JT educator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stephen Decatur is a great American hero and I can't wait until someone finally makes a movie about his life.
2006-10-24 01:06:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋