Question

Why did President Jefferson blockade Tripoli in 1801?

A) Goods from Tripoli were contaminated.


B) Jefferson wanted to put a stop to the paying of bribes to protect
American trade ships.

C) He did this to enforce the Embargo Act.


D) Tripoli supported England and was planning an attack on United
States.

Answer 1

Hi! The answer to this question is B, Jefferson wanted to put a stop to the paying of bribes to protect American trade ships.

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Answer 2

The answer is B.

American merchant ships were being attacked by pirates (like...literal pirates) from the Barbary States. These pirates were holding the crews hostage and demanding money.
Jefferson wanted to try to end that.