During his administration, Thomas Jefferson expanded and employed the American Navy to

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During Thomas Jefferson's administration, the U.S. Navy was employed against the Barbary pirates of Tripoli in the First Barbary War (1801-1805). This conflict was fought to protect American ships from being seized by the pirates and to stop the practice of paying tribute to the Barbary states. The U.S. Navy was successful in defeating the pirate fleets and securing an agreement that allowed American ships to sail freely in the Mediterranean without paying tribute.

During His Administration, Thomas Jefferson Expanded and Employed the American