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Republicans in Power
Louisiana Purchase
Time of Conflict
War of 1812
Vocabulary
100
Thomas Jefferson's running mate (eventual Vice President).
Who was Aaron Burr?
100
The president who authorized the purchase of the Louisiana Territory.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
100
Name of the area of land that "bred" a lot of pirates.
What is the Barbary Coast?
100
British decided to end their policy of search and seizure, but word reached the U.S. too late - thus, war was declared in the spring of this year.
What is 1812?
100
Our national anthem.
What is The Star-Spangled Banner?
200
Because he believed in this, Jefferson was accused of being "godless."
What is freedom of religion?
200
The names of the explorers who traveled the Louisiana Territory.
Who were Lewis and Clark?
200
We went to war with this nation because we refused to pay higher "tributes."
What was Tripoli?
200
The War of 1812 was nicknamed this by people who opposed it?
What is "Mr. Madison's War?"
200
Sturdy vehicles topped with white canvas.
What are Conestoga Wagons?
300
The French philosophy that means to "let the people do as they choose."
What is laissez-faire?
300
This country initially posed a threat, but due to military losses agreed to sell the territory to the U.S.
What is France?
300
By not taking sides the United States could continue to trade with nations who were at war with each other.
What are neutral rights?
300
This lake was initially under British control, but the U.S. won it back and General Harrison said, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
What is Lake Erie?
300
Prohibits trade with another country.
What is an embargo?
400
The Federalists passed this act just before Jefferson took office in an attempt to limit his powers.
What is the Judiciary Act of 1801?
400
The city the expedition departed from.
What is St. Louis?
400
Forcing people to serve in the navy - the British did this to thousands of native-born and naturalized American citizens.
What is impressment?
400
The death of this Native American leader was a huge setback in Native American's hopes for a confederation.
Who was Tecumseh?
400
Loyalty to one's country.
What is nationalism?
500
Any one of the Supreme Court cases that detailed what the Constitution is and is not capable of/responsible for.
What is Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v Maryland, or Gibbons v. Ogden?
500
The name of another explorer who Jefferson sent out to also survey the land.
Who was Zebulon Pike?
500
In winning this battle, the United States pushed Tecumseh and the Native Americans to join forces with the British.
What was the Battle of Tippecanoe?
500
This treaty ended the War of 1812.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
500
A small warship.
What is a frigate?