American-Algerian War (1785-1795)
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The American-Algerian war took place between 1785-1795 after British Empire|Britain informed Algiers that the American ships were vulnerable.
Background
During this time, state-sponsored piracy and hostage ransoming were common practices. European nations even employed privateers and participated in the transatlantic slave trade. Britain and France supported the Barbary States piracy policy, benefiting their Mediterranean trade.
War
In 1785, Algiers, led by Dey Muhammad, declared war on the United States and captured American ships. The financially struggling Confederation Government couldn't afford a navy or the tribute needed for protection. Conversely, negotiations with Morocco went smoothly after initial tensions. Morocco's Sultan Sidi Muhammad had seized a US merchant ship in 1784 but later opted for peaceful trade. The US successfully formed a treaty with Morocco in 1786, yet couldn't satisfy Algiers financially. In 1793, a Portuguese-Algerian truce left American ships vulnerable, pushing the US to negotiate with the Barbary States.
Peace
US diplomats Joel Barlow, Joseph Donaldson, and Richard O'Brien secured treaties with Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli, involving tribute payments. The Algiers treaty also released 83 American sailors.
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