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Tunisian Envoy & The Barbary Pirates

In the early 19th century, the United States faced significant challenges from Barbary pirates along the Mediterranean Coast, particularly from regions like Tripoli, Tunis, Morocco, and Algiers.

Tunisian Envoy & The Barbary Pirates

The Era of Good Feelings

The Great Goodwill Tour

Monroe toured New England
De-Federalization
Republicanism

Post-war Nationalism

End of disputes between Federalists and Democrats

Years following the War of 1812

After the election of James Monroe

Tunisian Envoy & The Barbary Pirates

Barbary Pirates

Jefferson opposed paying ransom to the pirates since this appeasement could only lead to further demands.
Why? When America was a British colony the Royal Navy protected American Ships from the pirates and during the revolution America's alliance with France protected them but after the revolution America had to fend for herself.
Where? the Barbary Coast: Tripoli, Tunis, Morocco, and Algiers along the Mediterranean Sea
What? Pirates attacking American Ships off of the Northern Coast of Africa.

Tunisian Envoy

Demands
Ransom for captured American sailors
Annual tribute as insurance against piracy
Concubines
Cultural Differences
Performed "magic," to little success
First Muslim envoy

Pronounced Native Americans heretical when he found that they worshipped none of the major prophets

Due to observance of Ramadan, dinner was moved from 3:00
Mellimelli enthralled Washington socialites with flamboyant actions
Purpose of Visit
To negotiate full restitotion for captured vessels
To levy for future tributes