The Jeffersonian Idea of Security: Commerce, the Atlantic Balance of Power and the Barbary War 1785-1805

Professor Sofka speaking at the Jefferson Library

Jim Sofka
speaking at the Jefferson Library

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The Jeffersonian Idea of Security:
Commerce, the Atlantic Balance of Power,
and the Barbary War 1785-1805

James R. Sofka gives an informal talk on Jefferson's involvement in the military actions against the Barbary Pirates in 1803. The talk was held in the Jefferson Library at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies on July 13, 2004.

1. A Different Interpretation (5:15)

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2. "A Commerce Which Must Be Protected" (5:14)

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3. No Turning the Other Cheek (4:35)

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4. How to Deal with the Pirates of the Mediterranean? (5:29)

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5. A Convenient Excuse for . . . Defending Its Trade (4:19)

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6. Jefferson's Decision for War (4:31)

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7. The Attempt to Overthrow the Government of Tripoli (6:31)

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Can you comment further on England's lack of interest in attacking the Barbary Pirates themselves? (3:03)

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What role did local attachments play in the differing views of the Barbary question? (4:16)

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How was Adams's view of the Barbary problem affected by his connections with Boston and its port? (4:49)

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Who is the real father of the United States Navy? (1:29)

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Wasn't Jefferson being optimistic in sending the U.S.'s small navy? (1:57)

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What role did race play in the decision to attack? (1:24)

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How sophisticated was Jefferson in dealing with foreign cultures, especially those of North Africa? (1:24)

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The Jeffersonian Idea of Security: Commerce, the Atlantic Balance of Power, and the Barbary War 1785-1805

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The Jeffersonian Idea of Security:
Commerce, the Atlantic Balance of Power,
and the Barbary War 1785-1805