Which of the following best describes why American merchants were vulnerable to pirate attacks in the late 1780s?
A) The United States demobilized its navy.
B) The United States had sided with France during their conflict with Great Britain.
C) Great Britain refused to assist American vessels on the high seas.
D) France waged naval attacks on American ships.

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The United States demobilized its navy after the Revolutionary War, leaving American merchants vulnerable to pirate attacks on the high seas.

Which of the Following Best Describes Why American Merchants Were