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Social Studies
Chapter 9 Vocabulary
| Thomas Jefferson | Third president of the United States |
| Conestoga Wagons | Sturdy vehicles topped with white canvas |
| Louisiana Purchase | When Louis, Clark and Sacagawea journey through America to the Pacific Ocean |
| Tribute | Protection money |
| Impressment | Forcing people to join or serve the Navy |
| Embargo | Prohibits trade with other countries |
| War Hawks | Group of young republicans |
| Nationalism | Loyalty to their country |
| Francis Scott Key | An attorney who created America's famous song "Star Spangled Banner" |
| Treaty of Ghent | Could not change any existing borders |
| Battle of New Orleans | America achieved a decisive victory |
| Andrew Jackson | Attacked the creeks and became president |
| James Madison | Second president of the United States |
| Dolly Madison | Wife of James Madison, second First Lady |
| Sacagawea | Joined Louis and Clark as a guide |
| Privateers | Armed private ships. |
| Napoleon Bonparte | France's leader |
| Aaron Burr | Third vice president of the United States |
| Alexander Hamilton | Accused Burr of promoting Treason |
| Excise Tax | Tax on anything shipped. |