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In 1801, Jefferson responded to the Barbary States' threats against American shipping bySelect one:A. announcing that it was too expensive to maintain the navy that the Federalists had built to deal with this threat and that it would be cheaper to pay a higher tribute.B. refusing tribute payments, retaliating against renewed Barbary attacks, then working out a diplomatic solution involving much lower tribute payments.C. ordering a naval bombardment and the landing of U.S. Marines, who destroyed the Barbary States' capacity to harass American shipping.D. "showing the flag" through a token bombardment of the Barbary States but, in the end, continuing to pay the same tribute.
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