The Early Republic Vocab

In history, what does "nullify" mean?

• To confirm and validate
• To enhance and improve
• To refuse to recognize a federal law. This action by a state is called nullification

• To ignore and overlook

In history, what is a "resolution"?

• A statement of a formal decision agreed on by a group

• A type of musical instrument
• A type of camera lens
• A type of computer virus

In history, what is "sedition"?

• A type of currency used in ancient civilizations
• A form of traditional dance in indigenous cultures
• A method of preserving food in early societies
• The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government

In history, what does "cease" mean?

• To stop doing something

• To change direction
• To continue indefinitely
• To speed up

In history, what is an "embargo"?

• A government order that forbids trade with another country

• An embargo is a term used in architecture to describe a specific type of column.
• An embargo refers to a type of exotic fruit found in tropical regions.
• An embargo is a type of dance popular in the 18th century.

In history, what is "isolationism"?

• A policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries

• Isolationism is a practice of promoting global cooperation and unity.
• Isolationism is a strategy of forming alliances with multiple nations.
• Isolationism is a policy of military aggression towards other countries.

In history, what was the "Monroe Doctrine"?

• A U.S. foreign policy promoting European colonialism in the Americas.
• A treaty signed between European nations to divide the Americas.
• A doctrine advocating for the unification of North and South America.
• President James Monroe's declaration in 1823 that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization

In history, what does "capitalism" mean?

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

• An economic system where the government owns all means of production.
• A political system where power is centralized in the hands of a few wealthy individuals.
• A social system where individuals share all resources equally.

In history, what was the "Trail of Tears"?

• Voluntary migration of European settlers
• Peaceful negotiation between Native Americans and the US government
• The removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory in 1838 and 1839

• Celebration of Native American culture

In history, what was the "Spoils System"?

• The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs

• A form of military strategy in ancient Greece
• A method of electing government officials
• A system of taxation in ancient Rome