Diplomatic relations and an alliance were established between Elizabeth and the Barbary states.

There was considerable political pressure exerted to end the practice of enslaving Christians by the Barbary states.

Diplomatic relations continued to intensify between Elizabeth and the Barbary states.

Jefferson never asked for or received from Congress a formal war declaration against the Barbary states.

The Barbary states will provide volunteers and one tenth of the total when they see the rest.

His Excellency assured them it was his lowest price and allowed that peace with all Barbary states might cost from 200,000 to 300,000 guineas.

By the early nineteenth century the Barbary states limited themselves to attacking crippled ships and the coasts of the weakest Mediterranean countries.

However, in 1815, the United States was the first to realize the weakness of the Barbary states and turned the tables.

Doria also led an expedition against the Barbary states in 1601.

Trade and diplomatic relations developed between England and the Barbary states during the rule of Elizabeth.