Historical Events tagged with "commercial interests"
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Politics & Government
Treaty Signed to End First Barbary War
June 10th, 1805 219 years ago
Yusuf Karamanli, the ruler of Tripolitania, signed a treaty that concluded hostilities with the United States. This treaty followed years of conflict, when the U.S. sought to protect its shipping interests against piracy from North African states. The agreement was reached after military confrontations, including notable naval battles, signifying a significant moment in U.S. foreign relations.
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