War of 1812

vocabulary

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blockaded

to stop people or supplies from coming in or out of a country

port

a coastal location that has a harbor in which the ships can dock

citizen

a legal resident of the country who has the rights of that country

economy

the process that goods and services are bought and sold

surrender

to agree to stop fighting because yu know you will not win

retreated

to move backwards to avoid danger

truce

an agreement to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time

patriots

people who love and strongly support or fight for their country

merchant ships

the ships that are used to transport cargo