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8th Grade
01/14/2010

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How much was the Louisiana territory?
Definition
$15 million dollars
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Impressment
Definition
Forcing people into the navy
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Neutral rights
Definition
the right to sail the seas and not to take sides in war
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Judicial review
Definition
the right of the supreme court to determine if a law violates the constitution
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Laissez faire
Definition
policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nations economy
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Custom duties
Definition
taxes on foreign imported goods
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Conestoga wagons
Definition
Sturdy vehicle topped with white canvas and used by pioneers to move west
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Secede
Definition
to leave or withdraw
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Tribute
Definition
money paid for protection
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Embargo
Definition
an order prohibiting trade with another country
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War hawks
Definition
republicans during madison's presidency who pressed for war with britain
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Frigate
Definition
warships (fast)
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Privateers
Definition
armed private ships
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Nationalism
Definition
loyalty to a nation and promotion of its interest above all others
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Who made the star spangled banner?
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Pres Hoover
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Who declared war in 1812 and was president in 1812?
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Madison
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Who was lewis & clarks guide?
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Sacagawea
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who made the flag over Ft. Mchenry?
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Mary Pinkerskill
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Who was the african american on the lewis & clark expedition?
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York
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New orleans battle
Definition
the bloodiest battle, was unnecessary, happend after the was ended
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What happend at the battle of Tippicanoe?
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Harrison defeats tecumseh
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Where did tecumseh die?
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the battle of thames
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What was the battle called where jackson defeated creeks?
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Horeshoe bend
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