Knowledge 4: The War of 1812

Port: Is a town or city where ships stop to load and unload cargo called a port?

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Impressment: Was the British attempt to force sailors to join their navy called impressment?

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Merchant ships: Are merchant ships ones that are used to transport cargo?

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Treaty: Is a treaty an official agreement between two countries?

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Seize: When someone seizes something, are they letting it go?

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Navy: Is the part of the military that protects and fights on land called the navy?

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Privateers: Is a privateer a ship (or a sailor on a ship) that was hired to attack and rob other ships during the War of 1812?

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Truce: Is a truce an agreement between sides to stop fighting?

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Surrender: When someone surrenders, does it mean they keep fighting

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Navigator: Is a navigator a person who is good at finding places?

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