| Term | Definition |
|---|
| laissez-faire | policy that the government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy |
| customs duties | taxes on foreign imported goods |
| judicial review | the right of the Supreme Court to determine if a law violates the Constitution |
| Conestoga wagon | sturdy vehicle topped with white canvas and used by pioneers to move west |
| secede | to leave or withdraw |
| tribute | money paid for protection |
| neutral rights | the right to sail the seas and not take sides in a war |
| impressment | forcing people into service, as in the navy |
| embargo | an order prohibiting trade with another country |
| War Hawks | Republicans during Madison's presidency who pressed for war with Britain |
| nationalism | loyalty to a nation ans promotion of its interests above all others |
| frigate | warship |
| privateer | armed private ship |
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