The Barbary Wars

In the early years of The United States, American ships faced a threat far from home along the North Coast Of Africa. Sailors were captured, tribute was demanded, and the young republic had to decide whether it would pay for peace or fight for its place in the high seas. The result was America's first overseas military conflict and the birth of a new navy. Yet, despite its historical significance, it's been almost completely forgotten today. Learn more about the Barbary wars on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. This episode is sponsored by Quince. Summer's here, and if you happen to live in a place with actual seasons as I do, that means wearing entirely different clothes. Wool sweaters are great when the temperatures drop, but they're not the best option when you're outside in the sun. Quince has European linen pants and shirts that are the perfect warm weather upgrade to add to your rotation starting at just $34. Their t shirts are soft and easy to wear, and their lightweight cotton sweaters are perfect for cool summer nights. I just got two Quince t shirts myself, and I love them. As always, everything at Quince is priced 50 to 80% less than similar brands, and they can do that by working directly with ethical factories and cutting out the middleman, so you're paying for quality, not brand markup. Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to quince.com/daily for free shipping on your order and three hundred sixty five day returns. Now available in Canada too. That's quince.com/daily for free shipping and three hundred sixty five day returns. Quince.com/daily. This episode is sponsored by Drip Drop. Travel, exercise, heat, long days, and even just forgetting to drink enough water can all leave you feeling drained. And when that happens, water alone isn't always enough. That's where Drip Drop comes in. Drip Drop uses science based formulas for rapid hydration, so you feel results fast while getting three times the electrolytes of leading sports drinks. It has six key electrolytes as well as 15 essential vitamins and nutrients. Drip Drop comes in a variety of flavors, including zero sugar options, and it's trusted by athletes, medical professionals, first responders, and people who simply wanna stay better hydrated. I use the zero sugar version and it tastes great. Right now, Drip Drop is offering my podcast listeners 20% off their first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code everything. That's dripdrop.com, promo code everything for 20% off. Stock up now at drip drop dot com and use promo code everything. During the seventeenth and eighteenth century, four states along the North African coast, Morocco, Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli, known collectively as the Barbary States, operated a system of organized maritime piracy that functioned as both a business and a form of statecraft. Pirates from the Barbary States would seize unprotected merchant ships off the North Coast Of Africa and demand ransoms from the crew's families and governments. The general practice at …