Question

How did the United States become involved
in a conflict with Tripoli?

Answer 1

Muslim pirates operating out of Tripoli were attacking American shipping and commerce.

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Answer 2

due to pirates

Step-by-step explanation:

many pirates took american ships and demanded a large sum of money to let goods in and out of the marriterean sea. until they finally did not want to pay them anymore and declared war.