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Early Republic Unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. political party noun | A group of people that share similar goals and opinions about government. |
| 2. inauguration noun | A ceremony introducing a new president into office. |
| 3. precedent noun | Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow; an example or guide. |
| 4. foreign policy noun | A government’s plan of action in dealing with other nations. |
| 5. domestic policy noun | A government's plan of action in dealing with issues and needs in their own country. |
| 6. neutrality noun | A country that doesn’t favor any side in a dispute involving other countries. |
| 7. 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. |
| 8. nullify verb | To legally overturn; to make something invalid. |
| 9. Monroe Doctrine noun | President Monroe’s foreign policy stating that European countries should not interfere in the Americas. |
| 10. immigrant noun | A person who moves from their home country to live in a new country. |
| 11. nativism noun | Belief that native-born Americans are superior to foreigners; the practice of favoring native-born citizens over immigrants. |
| 12. Market Revolution noun | A change in the United States’ market system (how buyers and sellers trade for products and services). |
| 13. Industrial Revolution noun | A change in how people made goods; the transition from creating goods by hand to using machines. |
| 14. abolitionist noun | A person who fights for the ending of slavery. |
| 15. reform verb | Changing wrong or bad conditions to make them better. |
| 16. accumulate verb | To build up or collect. |
| 17. cabinet noun | A group of advisers to a president. |
| 18. 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. |
| 19. caucus noun | A meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections. |
| 20. sedition noun | Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority. |