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pioneer | an early settler who moved westward |
political party | organized group of people who share a view of what the government should be and do |
Battle of New Orleans | This battle took place after a treaty ending teh war had already been signed in Europe. |
Louisiana Purchase | agreement that doubled the size of the US with land bought from France |
neutral | not taking sides |
inauguration | this ceremony is held when a newly elected President swears loyalty to the Constitution and takes office |
War of 1812 | remembered for dramatic battles at sea |
cabinet | heads of certain government departments are known as this. These heads advise and help the President. |
National Anthem | official song of the US |
electoral college | made up of people chosen by each state to vote for the President and Vice President |
Warhawks | members of Congress who pressed for war against Britain |
frontier | edge of settlement for those who pushed westward |
Battle of Tippecanoe | fought in present day Indiana between US forces and Tecumseh's soldiers |