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6A Age of Jackson
Introductory vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nullify | to void or to cancel something |
| States' Rights | the power of the federal government is strictly limited by the Constitution; all powers not listed belong to the states |
| Suffrage | the right to vote |
| Tariff | tax on imports |
| Compromise | settling a disagreement through a process where each party gives up a part of what they want |
| Slavery | being forced to work for another under oppressive or abusive conditions |
| relocation | to move from one place to another |
| agriculture | farming |
| sovereignty | power or authority |
| Judicial | relating to the courts |
| Imports | Goods coming into the country from other countries |
| Unit 6A Introductory Vocabulary | |
| Spoils | plunder or looting during wartime |
| Corrupt | Dishonest |