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Early Republic Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| political party | (noun) a group of people that share similar goals and opinions about governement |
| inauguraton | (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 |
| foregign 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 a 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 foregign policy standing 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 |