What did President Jefferson do after Tripoli declared war on the United States?

In 1801, Tripoli increased demands for payment. President Jefferson refused the demand and Tripoli declared war on the United States by cutting down the flagstaff in front of the U.S. Consulate. Congress authorized the use of military force for the protection of American interests in the Mediterranean.

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(b) britain had a much larger navy than the u.s.

(d) the u.s. had a small army compared to britain.