1. Section 3 Notes

2.  For years, PIRATES from the BARBARY COAST
states of NORTH AFRICA---
MOROCCO, ALGERIA, TUNISIA, and TRIPOLI---
had harassed American ships in the
MEDITERRANEAN SEA. They often demanded
payment from the ships in return for protection.
 In 1801, when THOMAS JEFFERSON refused to
pay the pirates, the ruler of TRIPOLI declared war
against the UNITED STATES.
 The war ended in 1805 when the ruler of TRIPOLI
agreed to end demands for protection payments.

4.  During JEFFERSON’S presidency, BRITAIN and
FRANCE continually fought against each other. As
GEORGE WASHINGTON had done, JEFFERSON
sought to keep the UNITED STATES neutral.
 Despite U.S. neutrality, FRENCH and BRITISH
warships seized many Americans vessels. The
BRITISH also continued their practice of
kidnapping American sailors and forcing them to
serve on British ships.
 In 1807, a British ship fired on the American
warship CHESAPEAKE, killing several crew
members and badly damaged the vessel.
Americans were outraged and demanded war
with GREAT BRITAIN.

6.  In response to growing tensions with
BRITAIN, JEFFERSON imposed a trade embargo on
both BRITAIN and FRANCE. He hoped that this
would hurt their war efforts and stop them from
raiding American ships.
 The EMBARGO ACT OF 1807 prohibited all
American ships from leaving the United States for
foreign ports. The act badly damaged U.S. trade
and hurt Jefferson’s popularity.
 In 1808, just after JEFFERSON left
office, Congress repealed the EMBARGO ACT and
replaced it with the Non-Intercourse Act. This act
allowed Americans to trade with any nation
except FRANCE AND GREAT BRITAIN.