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The American Journey
"DMS" The American Journey Ch. 9
| terms | definitions |
|---|---|
| laissez-faire | “let people do as they choose” |
| customs duties | taxes on foreign imported good and from the sale of western lands |
| judicial review | 3 principles: The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. When there is a conflict between the Constitution and any other law, the Constitution must be followed. The judicial branch has a duty to uphold the constitution and fix (resolve) conflicts. |
| Conestoga wagon | sturdy vehicles topped with white canvas |
| secede | to withdraw from the Union |
| tribute | protection money from European governments to let their ships pass safely |
| neutral rights | a nation not involved in conflicts and had the right to sail the seas because they did not take sides |
| impressments | forcing people to serve in the navy |
| embargo | prohibits trade with another country |
| War Hawks | group of young Republicans elected to Congress in 1810 who pressured the president to declare war against Britain and were eager to expand the nation’s power |
| nationalism | loyalty to one’s country |
| frigate | war ships |
| privateer | armed private ships |
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