This is similar to the Bosnian Genocide caused by Slobodan Milosevic. There were Serbian's who lived in Balkans. This was called the butcher of the Balkans.
<em><u>EDIT:BALKANS OF EUROPE! THAT IS THE ANSWER!</u></em>
I believe it is "The Barbary States" because I think Britain got attacked by them as well and I'm sure it was not Germany because I never heard of pirates attacking or coming from Germany.
Please let me know if I am wrong.
A) it reminds people of their ancestors and history. Because storytelling is all about telling someone’s story it being from the past or the present. I believe this is the BEST answer for this question but if its wrong i am soo sorry sorry. I hope this is helpful:)
D) it extended support to elderly citizens