What did Jefferson do about the Barbary pirates?

Answer 1

The first Barbary War was in retaliation to the pirates attacking US merchants and their ships. I think it was also the first war fought with the Marines however only eight fought in the war as commanders over Greek and Arab mercenaries

Answer 2

While Washington was president, the French essentially protected American shipping from these pirates. Under Adams. the US paid tribute money to the pirates even though Adams who had negotiated with them before was president hated the idea, but feared the US navy was not strong enough to stand up to them . When Jefferson became president, the US refused to pay and a small war resulted which the US eventually won and also won some European respect for its naval power.

Answer 3

Jefferson created the navy to deal with them and stop them from taking american sailors and also money from our ships.