Early America

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What is Nationalism?

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Loyalty or devotion to one's nation

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What is Neutrality?

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Not supporting or helping any side in a conflict

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Alien Act

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Policy making it more difficult to become a citizen, and easier to arrest and deport noncitizens

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Sedition Act

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Policy making it easier to arrest someone for criticizing the government.

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Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

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Documents authored by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, arguing against the Alien and Sedition Acts

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Louisiana Purchase

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Thomas Jefferson's $15,000,000 purchase of the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon

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Embargo Act of 1807

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An act passed by Thomas Jefferson prohibiting the export of goods from the U.S

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War of 1812

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War between Great Britain and the U.S, began in 1812 and ended in 1814 in a draw

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Monroe Doctrine

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James Monroe's doctrine on foreign policy

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Market Revolution

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The development of a Market Economy throughout the U.S (1790-1860)