| A | B |
| Laissez-faire | policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy |
| Custom Duties | taxes on foreign imported goods |
| Judicial Review | the right of the Supreme Court to determine if a law violates the Constitution |
| Conestoga Wagon | sturdy vehicle topped with a white canvas and used by pioneers to move west |
| Secede | to leave or withdraw |
| Tribute | money paid for protection |
| Neutral Rights | the right to sail the seas and not take sides in a war |
| Impressment | forcing people into service, as in the navy |
| Embargo | an order prohibiting trade with another country |
| War Hawks | Republicans during Madison's presidency who pressed for war with Britain |
| Nationalism | loyalty to a nation and promotion of its interests above all others |
| Frigate | a warship |
| Privateer | armed private ship |