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Social Studies Vocab
Unit 4 Vocabulary Part 2 (words 7-12)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pinckney's Treaty | An agreement between Spain and United States that fixed the southern boundary of the United States at 31 North Latitude. |
| Napoleon Bonaparte | Frenchman that negotiated deal with Jefferson to see the land owned by the French to the Americans for 15 million. (known as Louisiana Purchase) |
| Thomas Jefferson | President of United States & negotiated Louisiana Purchase with Napoleon. He hired Lewis and Clark to explore the huge area of land known as Louisiana. |
| Oath | A promise |
| Allegiance | Loyalty to a person, group or cause |
| Acadians | French speaking, Roman Catholic religion, farmers, Anti-British, known as Cajuns, settled in the swamps and prairies of Louisiana. |