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Chapter 9 Vocabulary
Rodriquez-8th Grade- Social Studies
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12/01/2014

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Conestoga Wagon
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Sturdy vehicle topped with white canvas and used by pioneers to move west.
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Customs duties
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Taxes on foreign imported goods.
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Embargo
Definition
An order prohibiting trade with another country.
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Frigate
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Warship
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Impressment
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Forcing people into sevice, as in the navy.
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Judicial Review
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The right of the Supreme Court to determine if a law violates the Constitution.
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Laissez-faire
Definition
Policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nations economy.
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Nationalism
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Loyality to a nation and promotion of its interests above all others.
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Neutral Rights
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The right to sail the seas and not take sides in a war.
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Privateer
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Armed private ship.
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Secede
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To leave or withdraw.
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Tribute
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Money paid for protection.
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War Hawks
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Republicans during Madison's presidency who pressed for war with Britain.
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