This document was opposed by James McHenry, who ca
This document was opposed by James McHenry, who called it an "outrage." In 1931, Hunter Miller claimed it was "at best a poor attempt at a paraphrase." This is the most famous non-poetic, political document produced by the author of the poems Vision of Columbus and The Hasty-Pudding. Critics argue this document's most famous line was merely an invention of Joel Barlow, and not a real attempt at translating Arabic. It is best remembered for a line stating that the U.S.' government "is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion" when outlining the country's tolerance for Muslims. This treaty was broken by the Pasha in 1801, after Thomas Jefferson refused to give in to his demands. For 10 points, name this 1796 treaty signed between the United States and a ruler of a Barbary Coast nation.
This document was opposed by James McHenry, who called it an "outrage.
Treaty of {Tripoli} [or Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States of America and the Bey and Subjects of {Tripoli} of Barbary]