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early rebublic vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Political party | A group of people that share similar goals and opinions about government. (noun) |
| Inauguration | A ceremony introducing a new president into office. (noun) |
| Precedent | Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow; an example or guide. (noun) |
| Foreign Policy | A goverment's plan of action in dealing with other nations. (noun) |
| Domestic Policy | A government's plan of action in dealing with issues and needs in their own country. (noun) |
| Neutrality | A country that doesn’t favor any side in a dispute involving other countries. (noun) |
| Embargo | A prohibition or blocking of trade with a certain country; a ban on trade: when a government refuses to trade with another country. (noun) |
| Nullify | To legally overturn; to make something invalid. (verb) |
| Monroe Doctrine | President Monroe’s foreign policy stating that European countries should not interfere in the Americas. (noun) |
| Immigrant | A person who moves from their home country to live in a new country. (noun) |
| Nativism | Belief that native-born Americans are superior to foreigners; the practice of favoring native-born citizens over immigrants. (noun) |
| Market Revolution | A change in the United States’ market system (how buyers and sellers trade for products and services). (noun) |
| Industrial Revolution | A change in how people made goods; the transition from creating goods by hand to using machines. (noun) |
| Abolitionist | A person who fights for the ending of slavery. (noun) |
| Reform | Changing wrong or bad conditions to make them better. (verb) |
| Accumulate | To build up or collect. (verb) |
| Cabinet | A group of advisers to a president. (noun) |
| Compromise | 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. (noun) |
| Caucus | A meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections. (noun) |
| Sedition | Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority. (noun) |