Early Republic Vocabulary

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

George Washington was a model of CIVIC VIRTUE because he exemplified the highest standards of integrity, selflessness, and dedication to the greater good in his service to the United States.

• willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacrifice

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

• Young Republican members of Congress who were in favor of going to war with England in 1812

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

to be sworn in to political office, marks beginning of term

• impressment

• tariff

• nullification

• inauguration

A ceremony in which the U.S. President officially takes the oath of office.

• faction

• inauguration

• sedition

• embargo

Someone who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit.

• War Hawk

• American System

• Cabinet member

• speculator

This would describe something that is not allowed by the Constitution.

• speculator

• confederation

• unconstitutional

• sectional

Political party led by Thomas Jefferson; included small farmers, artisans, and wealthy planters in the South.

• Democratic Republicans

• Federalists

• War Hawks

• American System

Supporters of a strong federal government; party led by Alexander Hamilton

• Democratic Republicans

• War Hawks

• Federalists

• Whigs

The act of stirring up rebellion against a government.

• impressment

• federalism

• nationalism

• sedition

What term describes the practice of forcing people into military service, often used by the British Navy in the early 19th century?

• A) Embargo

• B) Impressment

• C) Tariff

• D) Nullification