US History Unit 4

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a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has more powers than those specifically given in the Constitution

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loose construction

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To refuse to recognize a federal law.

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nullify

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The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government

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sedition

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a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution

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strict construction

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a closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out

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blockade

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a government order that forbids trade with another country

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embargo

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A policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries

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isolationism

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President James Monroe’s declaration in 1823 that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization.

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The Monroe Doctrine

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An economic system based on the private ownership of farms and businesses.

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Capitalism

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unexplored wilderness at the edge of the country

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frontier