U4 - Early Republic Vocabulary

The young nation faced many DOMESTIC issues during the early years of Washington’s presidency, such as developing a court system and creating a national economic plan.

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

• Existing or occurring outside of one's own country

• The prohibiting, or blocking of trade with a certain country

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

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

• The prohibiting, or blocking of trade with a certain country

• A national policy of avoiding political or military entanglements with other countries

• The prohibiting, or blocking of trade with a certain country

• Existing or occurring outside of one's own country

1. President Washington realized that he did not have the experience in all aspects of leading a nation, so he recruited a CABINET to help him make important decisions.

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

• A group of advisors to the president

• Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority

• A place to put dishes

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

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

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

• To legally overturn, or ignore

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

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?

• To legally overturn, or ignore

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

• The prohibiting, or blocking of trade with a certain country

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

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

• A national policy of avoiding political or military entanglements with other countries

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

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

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

1. In an attempt to avoid a war with European nations, President Jefferson imposed an EMBARGO on trade with Great Britain.

• The prohibiting, or blocking of trade with a certain country

• A tax on goods imported from other nations

• Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority

• A national policy of avoiding political or military entanglements with other countries

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

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

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

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

• A national policy of avoiding political or military entanglements with other countries

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.

• A national policy of avoiding political or military entanglements with other countries

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

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

• Businesses that offer free samples to get people to buy their stuff

1. As the population of western states such as Kentucky and Tennessee grew, ALIEN populations were a large reason for the growth.

• Extraterrestrial life is life which does not originate from Mars.

• A group of advisors to the president

• Existing or occurring outside of one's own country

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