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Early Republic Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| political party (n) | a group of people that share similar goals and opinions about government |
| inauguration (n) | a ceremony introducing a new president into office |
| precedent (n) | something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow; an example or guide |
| foreign policy (n) | a government's plan of action in dealing with other nations |
| domestic policy (n) | a government'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 of blocking of trade with a certain country; a ban or trade: when a government 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 United States' market system (how buyers and sellers trade for products and services) |
| industrial revolution (n) | a change in how people made 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 an 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 government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority |
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