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Chapter 11
The War of 1812 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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import | To buy goods or services from another country. |
volunteer | A person who freely offers to do something without getting paid. |
export | A good or service sold to another country. |
draw | An end where neither side wins. |
capitol | A building where government lawmakers meet and conduct business. |
symbol | Something, especially an image, that stands for something else. |
anthem | A song that shows pride, devotion, or patriotism. |
reputation | The general beliefs or opinions that people have of someone or something. |
peace treaty | An agreement between two or more hostile parties to stop fighting a war. |
morale | The overall positive or negative feeling of a person or group. |
impressment | Seizing something for public use or forcing someone into public service. |