War with Tripoli and Embargo Act of 1807

True or False: Thomas Jefferson ended up going to war with the Barbary States.

• True

• False

True or False: Thomas Jefferson chose to stay neutral in the war between Britain and France.

• True

• False

True or False: Thomas Jefferson issued an embargo to stop the British from impressing U.S. sailors.

• True

• False

Why did many British and French ships stay home in the late 1700s?

• To avoid being captured

• To explore new lands

• To trade with China

• To fight pirates

What does tribute mean?

• Money paid for protection

• A type of ship

• A war strategy

• A peace treaty

Why did countries pay tribute?

• It cost less than war

• To gain allies

• To expand territory

• To build ships

Why did Tripoli declare war on the United States?

• The U.S. refused to pay more tribute

• The U.S. attacked Tripoli

• The U.S. wanted to expand

• The U.S. captured Tripoli's ships

What did the Barbary States demand from countries?

• Tribute

• Ships

• Weapons

• Land

Who led the group to burn the Philadelphia?

• Stephen Decatur

• Thomas Jefferson

• A British captain

• A French admiral

What was the purpose of the U.S. blockade of Tripoli?

• To prevent ships from entering or leaving

• To capture Tripoli

• To trade with Tripoli

• To protect U.S. ships