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Early Republic Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Political Party | (N) a group of people that share similar goal 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 other 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 or blocking of trade with a certain country; a ban on trade: when a government refuses to trade with another country |
| nullify | (V) to legally overturn; to make someing 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 |