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<strong>In the first decade of the 19th century, the new republic of the United States faced its first test as a country on the world stage. In North Africa, pirates were disrupting trade in the Mediterranean Sea. While they enjoyed several years of extortion to keep the trade going, eventually, the United States took a stand. The events that followed would shape the United States' foreign policy moving forward. Learn about the Barbary Wars on today’s History Under the Radar.</strong>

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In the first decade of the 19th century, the new republic of the United States faced its first test as a country on the world stage. In North Africa, pirates were disrupting trade in the Mediterranean Sea. While they enjoyed several years of extortion to keep the trade going, eventually, the United States took a stand. The events that followed would shape the United States' foreign policy moving forward. Learn about the Barbary Wars on today’s History Under the Radar.

What Were The Barbary Wars?

Welcome to History Under the Radar, the podcast that digs into little-known historical facts and stories. I’m your host, Nick Howard. I'm a writer, educator, and traveler. Some of these stories involve major events and people you may be familiar with. Other tales may be new and fascinating information to expand your knowledge.

You can also visit my website at nickhowardwrites.com

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Welcome to History Under the Radar, the podcast that digs into little-known historical facts and stories. I’m your host, Nick Howard. I'm a writer, educator, and traveler. Some of these stories involve major events and people you may be familiar with. Other tales may be new and fascinating information to expand your knowledge. You can also visit my website at nickhowardwrites.com

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