10 maio 1801 ano - The First Barbary War (1801-1805)

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Undeclared US war against the Barbary Pirates of North Africa
Pirates attacked merchant ships, kidnapped crews, and stole goods
Gave the US a reputation of not being able to handle conflict well/appeared as weak
After the US was able to put a dent in the work of the pirates, they gained credibility overseas

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