Unit 6 Vocabulary Flashcards
War of 1812
US- British conflict arising from US grievances over British impressment of US sailors on the sea during European wars
suffrage
the right to vote
partisan
favoring one side of an argument
protective tariff
guards American industry from cheaper-made foreign goods; it protects them from competing with cheaper foreign goods
origin
root or beginning
political party
association of individuals with similar beliefs who strive to get like-minded people elected to office
Impressiment
when one country would stop another country’s merchant ships and force the crews to join their navy
national bank
institution that would safeguard all financial transactions, stimulate the economy, and also enhance the shaky credit of the government
sedition
actions that go against or weaken an established governemnt
tariff
tax added to imported goods; the effect is to raise the cost of foreign made goods when sold in the US; benefits the producers
nullify
to legally overturn or reject
foreign
outside of the US
Monroe Doctrine
political announcement in 1823 that warned European nations not to get involved in political matters in Central and South America; intended to show that the United States was the only country that could influence such political decisions
national security
keeping the US safe from the threat of foreign countries or groups
domestic
related to the US
Farewell Address
speech given by Washington after his second presidential term in which he warns against the party system, stresses the importance of morality, and warns against permanent foreign alliances
cabinet
group of advisors that work for the Executive Branch and help the president
stable
firm and consistently strong
precedent
any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for future situations
neutral
not joining one side or the other in a conflict
