Unit 5 - Early Republic Vocabulary

Front

What is the British practice of taking American sailors and forcing them into military service called?

Back

Impressment

Front

What is the idea that government should play as small a role as possible in economic affairs?

Back

Laissez-faire

Front

What allows the court to determine if a law follows the constitution?

Back

Judicial Review

Front

What term describes the buying and selling of goods?

Back

Commerce

Front

What is an official ban on trade with a particular country called?

Back

Embargo

Front

What is the process of making products or goods using machinery or tools?

Back

Manufacturing

Front

What is a belief or set of beliefs held by a religion, government, or other group?

Back

Doctrine

Front

What is a strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country?

Back

Nationalism

Front

What is a tax on imported goods meant to help American manufacturers compete with foreign manufacturers?

Back

Protective Tariff

Front

What is an example that may serve as an example for later action?

Back

Precedent