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Unit 7 Vocabulary
Unit 7 Jeffersonian Era
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Laissez faire | the belief that government should not interfere in the economy |
| Chief Justice | The highest ranking judge on the Supreme Court |
| Judicial review | The authority of the Supreme Court to strike down unconstitutional laws |
| Expedition | A long, carefully organized journey |
| Tribute | Money paid from one country to another for protection |
| Embargo | A government order that forbids foreign trade |
| Smuggling | The act of illegally importing or exporting goods |
| Nationalism | Pride in one’s country |
| War hawks | Those who were eager for war with Great Britain |
| Impressment | Capturing sailors and forcing them into service |
| Blockade | Shutting a port or road to prevent supplies from entering or leaving |
| Secede | To withdraw |