1) what precedent did jefferson set when he took action against the barbary pirates? 2) how had europe dealt with the barbary pirates in the past? 3) how did jefferson reason his actions toward the pirates? 4) how did the war go with the pirates? 5) what finally brought victory to america? 6) critical thinking: why was the war good for america? 7) critical thinking: how did it expand the power of the president, finally how did it define defense of country for a young nation?