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