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Early Republic vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| political party | noun a group of people that share similar goals and opinions about government |
| inauguration | noun a ceremony introducing a new president into office |
| precedent | noun something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow; an example or guide |
| foreign policy | noun a government’s plan of action in dealing with other nations |
| domestic policy | noun a government's plan of action in dealing with issues and needs in their own country |
| neutrality | noun a country that doesn’t favor any side in a dispute involving other countries |
| embargo | noun a prohibition or blocking of trade with a certain country; a ban on trade: when a government refuses to trade with another country |
| nullify | verb to legally overturn; to make something invalid |
| Monroe Doctrine | noun President Monroe’s foreign policy stating that European countries should not interfere in the Americas |
| immigrant | noun a person who moves from their home country to live in a new country |
| nativism | noun belief that native-born Americans are superior to foreigners; the practice of favoring native-born citizens over immigrants |
| Market Revolution | noun a change in the United States’ market system (how buyers and sellers trade for products and services) |
| Industrial Revolution | noun a change in how people made goods; the transition from creating goods by hand to using machines |
| abolitionist | noun a person who fights for the ending of slavery |
| reform | verb changing wrong or bad conditions to make them better |
| accumulate | verb to build up or collect |
| cabinet | noun a group of advisers to a president |
| compromise | noun a settlement of a dispute by each side giving up some demands; a settlement of a disagreement reached by each side giving up some of what it wants in order to reach an agreement |
| caucus | noun a meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections |
| sedition | noun activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority |