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The Early Republic
Unit 4 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Precedent | An act or decision that serves as an example for others to follow |
| Cabinet | Group of advisors to the president |
| Tariff | A tax on imported goods |
| Alien | Belonging to a foreign country or nation |
| Sedition | When someone uses words, speech, or action to stir up rebellion, riots, or violence against the government |
| Judicial Review | The ability of the Supreme Court to evaluate decisions by the legislative branch |
| Manifest Destiny | The belief that America had the right to own all land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans |
| Industrial Revolution | Period of time with an increase of factories and manufactured goods |
| Nullify | make legally null and void; invalidate. |
| Embargo | an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country. |
| Monroe Doctrine | U.S. foreign policy stating that European powers could no longer colonize or interfere with independent nations in the Americas. |
| Neutrality | The refusal to take part in wars between nations |
| Domestic Policy | A government’s policy within a nation’s borders |
| Foreign Policy | A plan of action toward other nations |
| Impressment | Forcible seizure of men for military service |
| Nationalism | Excessive pride in one’s country |