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Early Republic Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Political party (noun) | A group of people that sharwe 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's plan of action in dealing with other nations |
| Domestic policy (noun) | A government's plan of action 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 pratcice 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 |