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early republican voc
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 governments plan of action in dealing with other nations |
| domestic policy | (N)a governments 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 something invalid |
| Monroe doctrine | (n) Presdient Monroe's foreign policy stating that European countries should not interfere in the Americas |
| immigrant | (n) a person who moves from their homecountry 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 |
| 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 settlemt 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 |
| market revolution | (n)a change in the United States market system (how byers and sellers trade for products and services) |