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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) | 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. |
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