Chapter9 Flashcards
Embargo Act
Forbade trade with either Great Britain or France, with whom Britain was then at war.
12th Amendment
Enabled electors to cast separate ballots for president and vice president.
Barbary pirates
Pirates that kidnapped American ships in the Mediterranean.
Napoleon Bonaparte
First Emperor of France and one of the greatest military leaders in history.
Louisiana Purchase
530 million acres of territory the US purchased from France in 1803 for US $15 million.
Meriwether Lewis & William Clark
Led in an expidition to explore Lousiana Territory.
impressment
Force someone to serve in the Army or Navy
War Hawks
Intensely nationalistic prowar representatives who were elected to the House
Francis Scott Key
Author of the Star Spangled Banner
Treaty of Ghent
Peace negotiated for the War of 1812
Era of Good Feelings
Monroe’s time in office
Monroe Doctrine
Nations who try to colonize land in North or South America viewed as acts of aggression