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6 Cards in this Set
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Impressment
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The practice of forcing sailors into service against their will.
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Right of Deposit
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During the Spanish colonial period, the ability to store ("deposit") goods in warehouses in New Orleans before loading them onto ocean-going ships.
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Diplomat
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A official representing a country abroad.
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Jean Lafitte
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A privateer, pirate, hero of Louisiana. Supplied Louisiana with stolen supplies from enemy ships for the War of 1812.
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Andrew Jackson
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Defeated the Creek Indians in the Mississippi territory. He lead the defense of New Orleans and several assaults on the British army. He lead the US army in the final battle of the War of 1812, losing only eight men and killing 2,000 British soldiers.
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Louisiana Purchase Treaty
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The treaty that officially gave the Louisiana Territory to the US.
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