Unit 6 - Jefferson/War of 1812 Vocabulary

What is the British practice of taking American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British Navy?

• Impressment

• Embargo

• Blockade

• Loose construction

What general led American forces in Battle of New Orleans, making him a national hero?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• James Monroe

What was the war between the U.S. and Great Britain caused by impressment of American sailors?

• War of Hawks

• War of 1812

• War of the Roses

• World War I

Who was a Federalist leader, "Father of the Constitution" and 4th President?

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• John Adams

• Andrew Jackson

What is the narrow interpretation of the Constitution?

• Strict Construction

• Loose Construction

• Embargo

• Blockade

What is the closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out?

• Embargo

• Blockade

• Hurdle

• Cavalry

What is a government order that forbids trade with another country?

• Embargo

• Blockade

• Treaty of Ghent

• Judicial Review

What is the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Embargo

• Treaty of Ghent

• Judicial Review

• Blockade

Who were eager for war with Britain?

• Privateers

• War Lords

• War Hawks

• War Mongers

Who was the Shawnee chief who tried to unite Native American tribes to fight against white settlers?

• Tecumseh

• Sacagawea

• Pocohantas

• Napolean