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What is an elector A person selected to vote for the President and Vice President. Who decided the election of 1800? The House of Representatives Who sold The Louisiana Territory to Thomas Jefferson? Napoleon Why did Lewis and Clark go explore the new land? To find out about the people, plants, and animals there. In 1800, what was the western boundary of the United States? THe Mississippi River Who guided Lewis and Clark on their journey? Sacajawea Who fought the War of 1812? US and Great Britain From what country did the US get Florida? Spain What is impressment? The act of forcing a person into public service, especially into a navy. What is nationalism? Pride in one's country. Who was the fourth president? James Madison Who was the fifth president? James Monroe What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine? To keep European countries countries out of America. What new territories became part of the US in the early 1800's? Louisiana and Florida Why was the Louisiana Purchase important to the US? It doubled the size of the US Who was the president during the War of 1812? James Madison What is an embargo? The order to stop trade with other countries.