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USS Constitution a large warship sent to end pirate attacks from North Africa impressment The practice of forcing people to serve in the army or navy embargo a ban on trade Embargo Act law that prohibited American merchants from trading with other countries Non-Intercourse Act allowed Americans to carry on trade will all nations except Britain and France Tecumseh a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement Battle of Tippecanoe battle in the Indiana Territory in 1811 between US and Native American forces that led to the defeat of the Native Americans War Hawks group of young congressmen from the south and west known for calling for war against Britain James Madison 4th president, father of the Constitution, led nation through War of 1812