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The Second War for American Independence
The nickname for the War of 1812.
States Rights
The idea that states should have the right to nullify any federal law that is harmful.
John Q. Adams
Helped negotiate the Treaty of Ghent.
The Northwest Passage
This was not found during the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Nullify
To cancel out a Federal law.
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Led a slave revolt in Haiti.
Capitalism
An economy based upon profit and competition.
Madison
Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of State that was ordered not to turn in Marbury's appointment to the Supreme Court.
Monroe
Sent with Robert Livingston to negotiate the purchase of the Louisiana Territory.
War Hawk
A person, many of whom were Southerners who believed that the United States should engage in the War of 1812.
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.
Judicial Review
The right of the Supreme Court to declare a law or a president's actions unconstitutional.
Embargo Act
In response to British impressment, Jefferson stops trade with all nations.
John Adams
President who appointed Marbury ("A Midnight Judge").
Midnight Judge
A judge that was appointed in the last moments of a President's term.
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty that ended the War of 1812.
John Marshall
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court that presided over the Marbury vs. Madison case and ruled in favor of Madison.
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.
Laissez-Faire
"To let alone." A philosophy in which the government should leave the economy alone and not interfere with business.
Sacagawea
Native American girl, who served as a translator, guide, and symbol of peace on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
York
Clark's slave, who was a master guide, hunter, and woodsman.
Napoleon
Commander of the French military, who was more concerned with fighting his battles in Europe than keeping Louisiana, in North America.
Talleyrand
French Foreign Minister that negotiated the Louisiana Purchase with America.
Meriwether Lewis
A Captain in the U.S. army that was the first in command of the Corps of Discovery.
Impressment
The act of British sailors taking over American ships, capturing sailors, and forcing them to serve in the British navy.
Alexander Hamilton
Federalist, who believed in giving the federal government a lot of power and was focused on industry vs. farming.
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