Key Figures

Thomas Jefferson : He was opposed to negotiating with pirates. He had to wait until he became president before he was able to take action against the Barbary Wars.

Edward Preble : Edward Preble was the commander of an American fleet that blockaded the harbor of Tripoli.

Stephen Decatur : Stephen Decatur was a U.S. Navy commander known for his service in the Tripoli War, along with other prominent missions of his era.

James Madison : James Madison became president and ended the Barbary wars in 1815 when he sent a naval force to the Mediterranean.