American History Flashcards

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Thomas Jefferson

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The 3rd president of the United States, elected in 1800, known for negotiating the Louisiana Purchase.

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Territory

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A large piece of land, region, or district where Americans lived, but that was not part of the United States.

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State

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A politically organized body of Americans occupying land that is officially a part of the U.S. government.

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Louisiana Purchase

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The $15 million land deal between the U.S. and France that doubled the size of the U.S. by giving the U.S. the Louisiana Territory.

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Corps

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A group of people on a common mission/task. Example: Corps of Discovery.

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Sacagawea

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The Shoshone woman who served as a guide/translator to the Corps of Discovery.

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Confederacy

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Native American tribes united to defend themselves against American settlers coming west.

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James Madison

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4th President of the U.S.; president during the victory of the War of 1812.

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Impressment

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The British policy of capturing American sailors from their ships and forcing them to serve in the British navy.

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Embargo

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The prohibiting of foreign trading. Example: the Embargo Act of 1807 prohibited all imports and exports from all of Europe.