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Early Republic Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Political party (Noun) | A group of people that share similar goals and opinions about the government. |
| Inauguration (Noun) | A ceremony introducing a new president into office. |
| Precedent (Noun) | Something done or raid 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 sipure by each side giving up some demands; a settlement of a disagreement reached by each side giving some of what it wants in order to reach an agreement. |
| Sedition (Noun) | Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority. |