US History and Government Concepts

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3rd president of the United States

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Thomas Jefferson

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A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries

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Treaty

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Purchase made by Thomas Jefferson for the Louisiana Territory - acquiring a large swath of lands from France

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Louisiana Purchase

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The longest river in the United States, flowing over two thousand miles from Minnesota to Louisiana and into the Gulf of Mexico

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Mississippi River

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Strict adherence to the constitution - interpreting it word for word.

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Strict Constructionist

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An approach to interpreting the Constitution that allows for a broader understanding of its text, suggesting that the document can be applied flexibly to meet the needs of contemporary society.

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Loose Constructionist

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Division of power amongst different levels of government

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Federalism

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National / Central government of the United States

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Federal Government

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Unorganized division of the country / land that is not yet admitted as a state

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Territory

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The manner in which a country chooses to organize its relationships with other countries

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Foreign Policy