The Barbary Pirates Were Able to Continue Operations Without Fear

question 10

Multiple Choice

The Barbary pirates were able to continue operations without fear of coordinated attack by Europe because of

• A) the treacherous coastline in Algiers
• B) sustained rivalry among the Europeans
• C) the protection of the Ottomans
• D) the interference of the Barbarossas

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