War of 1812 Vocab

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Seizing people against their will for military or public service.

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Impressment

Front

Take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Back

Seize

Front

Prohibition/blocking of trade with a country

Back

Embargo

Front

Empty of people.

Back

Deserted

Front

Measure preventing a country from communicating with others

Back

blockade

Front

Act of giving up after struggle

Back

surrender

Front

A large division of time

Back

era

Front

not taking sides

Back

neutral

Front

Tax on imports

Back

tariff

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Members of Congress supporting the war against Great Britain in the War of 1812

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War Hawks