7th Grade Chapter 5

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blockade

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a situation where enemy ships patrol a port to keep weapons, ammunition, food, or other supplies from moving in or out

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embargo

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a ban on trade with a specific nation or group of nations

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export

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a good or service sold to another country

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import

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a good or service brought into one country from another

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impressment

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seizing (taking) something for public use or forcing someone into public service

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monarch

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the ruler in a government in which authority over the people is retained through a ruling family

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nationalism

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loyalty and devotion to one’s country and support for its interests above those of other countries or peoples

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pardon

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to forgive an error or offense

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precedent

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an action or event that serves as a guide for similar actions or events in the future

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tariff

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a tax that is placed on goods brought into one country from another