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Alexander Hamilton
Federalist, who believed in giving the federal government a lot of power and was focused on industry vs. farming.
Impressment
The act of British sailors taking over American ships, capturing sailors, and forcing them to serve in the British navy.
Meriwether Lewis
A Captain in the U.S. army that was the first in command of the Corps of Discovery.
Talleyrand
French Foreign Minister that negotiated the Louisiana Purchase with America.
Napoleon
Commander of the French military, who was more concerned with fighting his battles in Europe than keeping Louisiana, in North America.
York
Clark's slave, who was a master guide, hunter, and woodsman.
Sacagawea
Native American girl, who served as a translator, guide, and symbol of peace on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Laissez-Faire
"To let alone." A philosophy in which the government should leave the economy alone and not interfere with business.
Lame Duck
The period of time when a president has either lost an election or did not run for re-election and is waiting for the new President to be inaugurated.
John Marshall
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court that presided over the Marbury vs. Madison case and ruled in favor of Madison.
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty that ended the War of 1812.
Midnight Judge
A judge that was appointed in the last moments of a President's term.
John Adams
President who appointed Marbury ("A Midnight Judge").
Embargo Act
In response to British impressment, Jefferson stops trade with all nations.
Judicial Review
The right of the Supreme Court to declare a law or a president's actions unconstitutional.
War of 1812
Conflict that started because the British were impressing U.S. sailors. Ended with the Treaty of Ghent. Proved to the world that the U.S. was strong.
