Abby Mullen

Tag: diplomacy

  • A Graph of Diplomatic Wrangling in Algiers

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    When the United States became independent after the American Revolution, it had to struggle to protect its seaborne commerce in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Americans had to rely on the goodwill of France, Portugal, and other European powers because the United States lacked the naval power necessary to protect its own shipping. Historical Background  Americans…