1800s

1800s

By Ashley Stevens

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The purchase of the western half of the Mississippi River basin from France by the United States in 1803

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A group of people who act as advisers; Typically selected by the President. George Washington started this tradition

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Started the tradition of a President serving ONLY two terms; 8 years maximum.

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Two US military men that explored the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest with Sacagawea (interpreter)

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Leader of his troops; led them through enemy territory to victory in several tide-turning battles. In doing so, he greatly aided our nation's victory in the War of 1812.

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A Lemhi Shoshone woman who, at age 16, helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition in achieving their chartered mission objectives by exploring the Louisiana Territory.

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George Washington warned against this; When political groups form

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Fought on January 8, 1815 between the British Army under Major General Sir Edward Pakenham and the United States Army under Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson; roughly 5 miles southeast of the French Quarter

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Enforcement of military or naval service on able-bodied, but unwilling, men through crude and violent methods.

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Best known for writing the lyrics for the American national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner". He observed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 during the War of 1812