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Early Republic Vocab
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 plan of action in dealing with other nations |
| domestic policy, noun | a government's plan of action in dealing with other nations |
| 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 pratice of favoring native-born citizens over immigrants |
| market Revolution, noun | a change in the US 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 be 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 |