Timeline

1801 :

  • Jefferson became president

  • Tripoli declares war on the United States

1802 :

  • Congress passed the Act for Protection of Commerce and Seamen of the United States

  • The Emperor of Morocco declares war

1804 :

  • Commodore Preble launches an attack on Tripoli that lasts until September 11

1805 :

  • Treaty of Tripoli was officially signed

1809 :

  • James Madison becomes president

1815 :

  • Congress declared war on Algiers