Chapter 9 Vocabulary

Who was the third president of the United States?

• Aaron Burr

• John Marshall

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

What does "laissez faire" mean in terms of government policy?

• The government should heavily regulate the economy

• The government should not interfere with the economy

• The government should control all businesses

• The government should increase taxes

Who was the 4th chief justice of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Henry Harrison

• John Marshall

• Oliver Hazard Perry

What is the term for a long and carefully organized journey?

• Expedition

• Embargo

• Blockade

• Secede

Who was chosen by Jefferson to lead the exploration of the West?

• Zebulon Pike

• Meriwether Lewis

• William Clark

• Tecumseh

What is the "continental divide"?

• A political boundary

• A mountain range

• The place on a continent that separates river systems flowing in opposite directions

• A trade route

Who was an explorer of the southern part of the Louisiana Territory?

• Stephen Decatur

• Zebulon Pike

• William Clark

• Andrew Jackson

What is a "tribute" in terms of international relations?

• A peace treaty

• A military alliance

• Money paid by one country to another in return for protection

• A trade agreement

Who was the leader of American sailors that raided Tripoli harbor?

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• William Henry Harrison

• Stephen Decatur

• Aaron Burr

What is an "embargo"?

• A trade agreement

• A government order that forbids foreign trade

• A military strategy

• A peace treaty