Barbary Wars Three Minute History

The Battle of Derna, part of the first Barbary Wars, occurred in 1805 in Libya. It was sparked by Barbary pirates seizing American ships and demanding tribute. President Jefferson refused to pay, leading to conflict with the Pasha of Tripoli. William Eaton led a successful land attack on Derna, supported by US Marines and mercenaries. Despite Eaton's victory, a peace treaty was signed, ending the conflict. The issue of Barbary piracy was not fully resolved until 1815.

What was the primary cause of the First Barbary War?

• Disputes over land ownership

• Trade disagreements

• Pirates seizing American ships and demanding ransom

• Religious conflicts

Who was the President of the United States during the start of the First Barbary War?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

What significant event happened to the USS Philadelphia in 1803?

• It was sunk by a storm

• It was captured by Tripoli forces

• It was used in a peace negotiation

• It successfully blockaded Tripoli

Who led the land attack plan against Tripoli?

• Commodore Edward Preble

• Tobias Lear

• Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon

• William Eaton

What was the strategic goal of William Eaton's march across the desert?

• To find new allies

• To establish a trade route

• To capture the city of Derna

• To negotiate with the Pasha of Tripoli

Which warships supported Eaton's march from the sea?

• USS Constitution, USS Constellation, USS Enterprise

• USS Argus, USS Hornet, USS Nautilus

• USS Philadelphia, USS Essex, USS Intrepid

• USS Independence, USS Congress, USS United States

What was significant about the US flag being raised over Derna?

• It was a symbol of peace with the Barbary States

• It marked the first US victory in the Barbary Wars

• It was the first time the US flag flew over a foreign battlefield

• It signaled the end of the First Barbary War

What was the outcome of the peace treaty concluded by Tobias Lear?

• The US gained control of Tripoli

• The Barbary States surrendered unconditionally

• The hostages were returned and the conflict ended

• The US agreed to pay tribute to the Barbary States

When was the issue of Barbary piracy finally resolved?

• 1805

• 1820

• 1815

• 1812

What was the impact of the War of 1812 on the Barbary piracy issue?

• It had no impact on the piracy issue

• It led to an immediate peace treaty

• It delayed the resolution of the piracy problem

• It intensified the conflict with the Barbary States