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1812
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson | the 3rd president of the U.S. |
| Conestoga wagons | a wagon used to move west ward |
| Louisiana Purchase | the purchase of the Louisiana territory |
| tribute | a ransom for money |
| impressment | forced American merchants to serve in the Royal Navy |
| embargo | refuse to trade with a certain country |
| war hawks | people that want war |
| patriotiosm | a love of one's country |
| Francis Scott Key | author of the Star Spangled Banner |
| Battle of New Orleans | the final battle of the War of 1812 |
| Andrew Jackson | genral in the battle of New Orleans |
| James madison | 4th president of the United State |
| Dolly Madison | James Madison's wife and first lady |