U4 - Early Republic Vocabulary

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What does DOMESTIC refer to in the context of issues faced by the young nation during Washington’s presidency?

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Existing or occurring inside one's own nation, such as the United States

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Establishing relationships with FOREIGN nations was an important goal of Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson.

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Existing or occurring outside of one's own country

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What is a CABINET in the context of President Washington's leadership?

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A group of advisors to the president

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Once JUDICIAL REVIEW was established, the Supreme Court had an equal amount of power in the federal government as the Legislative and Executive branches.

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The power of the Supreme Court to say whether or not actions of other branches are constitutional

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Should the city of Frisco be allowed to NULLIFY a Texas state law if city officials decide the law does not apply to its residents?

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To legally overturn, or ignore

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Being the first to hold the office of President, George Washington established many PRECEDENTS during his time as the nation’s leader.

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Something that is done or said that becomes an example for others to follow

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What is the meaning of EMBARGO as imposed by President Jefferson on trade with Great Britain?

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The prohibiting, or blocking of trade with a certain country

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When Great Britain began their policy of IMPRESSMENT, American sailors became more concerned about sailing across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service

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The American economy is based on a system of FREE ENTERPRISE, and that allows for the vast amount of choices we have when shopping for goods.

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A type of economy in which people are free to buy, sell, and produce whatever they want

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What does the term ALIEN refer to in the context of population growth in western states such as Kentucky and Tennessee?

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A person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country