Unit 5 Vocabulary Flashcards
speculator
someone who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit
Tariff
a tax on foreign goods brought into a country
Neutral
not taking sides in a conflict
Sedition
the act of stirring up rebellion against a government
nullify
to cancel
States’ Rights
the right of states to powers independent of the federal government
Expedition
a long voyage of exploration
Continental Divide
a ridge that separates river systems flowing toward opposite sides of a continent
Tribute
a payment by a weaker party to a stronger party in return for protection
Impressment
the practice of forcing people into military service
Embargo
a ban on trade
Smuggling
the act of importing or exporting goods in violation of trade laws
War Hawks
the members of Congress from the South and the West who called for war with Britain prior to the War of 1812
Nationalism
a feeling of excessive pride in one’s nation
Sectionalism
loyalty to a state or section rather than to the whole country
Intervention
interference in the affairs of another
Precedent
an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow
Judicial Review
the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional
