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Jefferson Era Vocab

TermDefinition
Tribute Money paid by one country to another in return for protection
Embargo A government order that forbids foreign trade
Laissez Faire The government shouldn't interfere in the economy
Nationalism Pride in one's country
Blockade Action of shutting down a port or road to prevent people or supplies for entering or exiting an area
Impressment British soldiers kidnapping American sailors to fight for them
Anthem An uplifting song identifying with a particular group, body, or cause
Judicial Review The authority of Supreme court to strike down unconstitutional laws
"Old Ironsides" The fight between the USS Constitution and the Guerriere which led to American victory over British
War Hawks Those eager for war with Great Britain
Sacagawea The girl who in her teams help charter mission for the American explorers Clark and Lewis
William Marbury The highly successful businessman who was one of the "midnight judges"
John Marshall Was the Chief Justice and spoke for the unanimous court
Oliver Hazard Perry The American commander during the Invasion of Canada and switched ships after his broke led to American victory
Aaron Burr Jefferson's running mate and tied him for 73 electoral votes
Andrew Jackson Took command of American forces in Georgia after creek warriors attacked
Francis Scott Key An American lawyer, author, and poet who is most famous for "Star-Spankled Banner"
Stephen Decatur Led an attack of 60 American sailors to raid the Tripoli Coast and burn the ship, Philidelphia down so the pirates couldn't use it
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