Set: MPCS S.S. Ch. 9 Vocab
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All 13 Terms
| | Term | Definition |
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laissez-faire | policy that the government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy |
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customs duties | taxes on foreign imported goods |
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judicial review | the right of the Supreme Court to determine if a law violates the Constitution |
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Conestoga wagon | sturdy vehicle topped with white canvas and used by pioneers to move west |
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secede | to leave or withdraw |
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tribute | money paid for protection |
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neutral rights | the right to sail the seas and not take sides in a war |
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impressment | forcing people into service, as in the navy |
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embargo | an order prohibiting trade with another country |
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War Hawks | Republicans during Madison's presidency who pressed for war with Britain |
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nationalism | loyalty to a nation ans promotion of its interests above all others |
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frigate | warship |
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privateer | armed private ship |
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Set Information
| Terms | 13 |
| Creator |  karategirl |
| Created | November 29, 2007 |
| Groups | None |
| Tags | ch9vocab, mpcs |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |
Description
8th grade vocab quiz 11/30!! Have fun!
Most Missed Words
- laissez-faire → policy that the government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy - 1 miss
- customs duties → taxes on foreign imported goods - 1 miss
- embargo → an order prohibiting trade with another country - 1 miss
- War Hawks → Republicans during Madison's presidency who pressed for war with Britain - 1 miss
- nationalism → loyalty to a nation ans promotion of its interests above all others - 1 miss