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Who is The Barbary Pirates from The Adams-Jefferson Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Thomas Jefferson and Abigail and John Adams and what is their importance? The_Adams-Jefferson_Letters English & Literature The Barbary Pirates | The Adams-Jefferson Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Thomas Jefferson and Abigail and John Adams

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Answered by Jill W on 06 Jan 18:43

Muslim pirates and privateers worked in and around North Africa, harassing American trade ships while Adams and Jefferson were diplomats. Jefferson negotiated with them for the release of hostages. While president, Jefferson would engage in the First Barbary War.

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The Adams-Jefferson Letters