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History 3-4-14
Chapter 9a
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson | 3rd president, authorized the louis and clark expedition. |
| Conestoga Wagons | a large covered wagon used for long-distance travel, typically carrying pioneers in the westward migration. |
| Louisiana purchase | a large portion of land purchased by the president,in 1803 by Thomas jefferson, for 15,000,000 |
| tribute | an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration. |
| impressment | the forcing of american sailors to work in britain's royal navy |
| embargo | banning trade with another country |
| war hawks | war hawk. (initial capital letters) U.S. History. any of the congressmen from the South and West, led by Henry Clay and John Calhoun, who wanted war against Britain in the period leading up to the War of 1812. |
| nationalism | a strong sense of pride for the country, much like patriotism. |
| francis scott key | wrote the star spangles banner |
| treaty of ghent | peace treaty that ended the war of 1812 |
| battle of new orleanss | final major battle of 1812 |
| andrew jackson | 7th president of the U.S.was an army general in the war of 1812 |
| james madison | smallest u.s. president at only 5'4" |
| dolly madison | james madison's wife known for her wit, and grace as a hostess saved the portait of washington from the whitehouse` |
| sacagewea | led louis and clark in their expedition |
| privateer | armed ship owned and officered by private individuals holding a government commission and authorized for use in war, esp. in the capture of enemy merchant shipping. |
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