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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. |