AR Chp #9 RG Flashcards

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Tripolitan War

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A naval conflict between the United States and the North African state of Tripoli, occurring from 1801 to 1805, as part of the larger Barbary Wars.

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Louisiana Purchase

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The acquisition of the Louisiana territory by the United States from France in 1803, doubling the size of the U.S.

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Meriwether Lewis

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An American explorer known for leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.

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Meriwether Lewis

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An American explorer who co-led the Lewis and Clark Expedition, tasked with mapping the newly acquired western portion of the country.

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Sacagawea

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A Lemhi Shoshone woman who helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition as an interpreter and guide.

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Zebulon Pike

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An American explorer known for his expeditions in the southern parts of the Louisiana Purchase.

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Berlin and Milan Decrees

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Napoleon's decrees that aimed to restrict British trade during the Napoleonic Wars.

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Chesapeake Affair

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An 1807 naval conflict between the British warship HMS Leopard and the American frigate USS Chesapeake.

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Embargo

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A government order that restricts commerce with specified countries, notably the Embargo Act of 1807 by the U.S.

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Tecumseh

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A Shawnee chief who attempted to form a Native American confederation to resist U.S. expansion.