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Early Republic
Early Republic Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aliens | Foreigners living in the US |
| Bill of Rights | Statement of Legal Protections (Amendments 1-10) |
| Blockade | To block, or close-off, access |
| Cabinet | President’s group of official advisors |
| Caucus | Private Meeting |
| Cede | To “give” or “grant” |
| Citizen Genet | Arrogant French diplomat who tried to raise American support but insulted George Washington and was forced to leae the country. |
| Democratic-Republicans | (Jefferson) Believed in limited national government and stronger states; tended to oppose decisions of the Washington and Adams administrations |
| Embargo | An official government ban on trade |
| Federalists | (Hamilton) Believed in a strong national government; tended to support decisions of the Washington and Adams administrations. |
| Impeachment | To charge a government official with a crime |
| Impress | Kidnap and force into service |
| Jay Treaty | 1794 Agreement with Britain for trade, boundaries, & debt |
| Judicial Review | Power of the Supreme Court to determine what is constitutional or unconstitutional |
| Laissez-faire | French term for “let them be;” keep your hands off |
| Loose Construction | Flexible Interpretation of the Constitution |
| Marbury v. Madison | Supreme Court case establishing the precedent of Judicial Review |
| National Debt | Total amount of money owed |
| Neutrality | Policy of Not taking sides in a dispute |
| Nullify | Cancel |
| Political Party | Group of people with similar ideas and beliefs about government. |
| Precedent | A Model or Example to follow |
| Privateer | Privately owned armed ship for hire (Mercenary Ship) |
| Tariff | Tax on imports and exports |
| Tribute | Protection Money |
| Unconstitutional | Against the Constitution |
| War Hawk | Someone who encourages war |
| Washington’s Farewell Address | Warned against forming political parties and forming alliances with foreign countries. |