Which of the following reasons prompted Jefferson to wage war against Tripoli?

• A. The Barbary pirates were acting as agents of Britain to restrict American trade
• B. The Barbary pirates demanded the US pay tribute to secure safe passage for trade
• C. The Barbary pirates attacked and plundered more than 300 American ships during 1801
• D. The Barbary pirates sold the team to a wealthy buyer who moved it to Pittsburgh, which had a much smaller fan-base than Tripoli