Key People and Events of Jefferson's Era

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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.

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