Piracy--the attack of piracy was the attacking of ships and taking of the goods.
Pirate or privateers worked in crews with a hierarchy targeting merchant ships to attack and take the good on the ship. The goods would then be sold on the black market or traded for other more valuable items. Royal ships were especially targeted as they often contained gold and other luxury items.
His decision to buy the land went against his own belief to strictly follow the words of the Constitution.
<span>The Constitution gave no guidance about acquiring lands from other countries. Jefferson was going out on a limb with the Louisiana Purchase.</span>