Early U.S. History

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  1. 2. Regions with their own governments within a country; often refers to the 50 stars of U.S. Flag.
  2. 7. an American explorer who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
  3. 11. A situation in 1797-1798 where French agents asked money from Americans, leading to the Quasi-War.
  4. 12. country that is part of the United Kingdom, located in Europe; an important colonial power in American history. Had a king.
  5. 14. A legendary sea route through North America to Asia, which explorers looked for but was never found.
  6. 16. The act of taking men into military or naval service, especially used by the British navy against American sailors in the early 19th century.
  7. 17. River One of the longest rivers in North America used for trade.
  8. 18. A country in Europe; involved in early American history, especially in Louisiana and Louisiana Purchase.
  9. 20. The second U.S. President.
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  1. 1. A Shoshone woman who assisted the Lewis and Clark Expedition by acting as a guide and interpreter.
  2. 3. A journey for a reason, often exploration or discovery.
  3. 4. The 1803 purchase by the United States from France of a large territory west of the Mississippi River, doubling the size of the U.S.
  4. 5. The first President of the United States.
  5. 6. An agreement between countries, often to end problems or create plans.
  6. 8. A fight between different countries or groups within a country.
  7. 9. The policy of not taking sides in a conflict or war; famously maintained by the U.S. during the early 19th century to avoid European wars.
  8. 10. The third U.S. President, author of the Declaration of Independence.
  9. 13. Short for the United States of America; a country located in North America.
  10. 15. Orleans A major port city at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
  11. 19. co-leader with Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.