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"WHEREAS it is declared by the act entitled 'An act for the protection of the commerce and seamen of the United States, against the Tripolitan cruisers,'"THEREFORE, And in pursuance of the said statute, you are hereby authorized and directed to subdue, seize, and make prize, of all vessels, goods, and effects, belonging to the Bey of Tripoli, (Jefferson)The rhetorical purpose expressed in the excerpt would most likely have been interpreted as promoting which of the following?AExpanding suffrage rights to all White menBChallenging Great Britain's control of CanadaCUsing international commerce to expand United States influenceDInvesting in technology to make ocean voyages faster
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