Vocab
The freedom and protections afforded to neutral nations during times of war.
Neutral Rights
What year did the US declare war on Britian?
1812
Which direction was the Louisiana Purchase from the Mississippi River?
West
Who was the President during the Jefferson Era?
Thomas Jefferson
The practice of forcing men into military or naval services often against their will.
Impressment
How long did the War of 1812 last?
3 years
Who was the War of 1812 fought between?
The United States and Great Britain
Which two people went on an expedition?
Lewis and Clark
Withdraw formally from membership of a federal union, an alliance, a political, or religious organization.
Secede
Who was in the election of 1800?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
How much is the approx. value of the Louisiana Purchase today?
1.2 trillion dollars
Who was one of the Generals during the Louisiana Purchase?
Zebulon Pike
A government-imposed restriction or prohibition on trade with a particular country or group of countries.
Embargo
What year was James Madison elected president?
1808
How many square miles away was the Louisiana purchase form the Mississippi River?
828,000
What pirates were terrorizing the Mediterranean?
Barbary Pirates
A policy of attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering.
Laissez-faire
Did James Maddison declare war against Britian in Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall of 1812?
Spring
Where did Thomas Jefferson send General Zebulon Pike to explore?
The headwaters of the Mississippi
Who were the leading War Hawks?
Henry Clay and John Calhoun