Vocab

Question 1

Nullify

Answer 1

to cancel or remove the power of law, treaty or legal agreement

Question 2

Domestic

Answer 2

pertaining to a country’s policies within its own borders - “at home”

Question 3

Foreign

Answer 3

pertaining to a country’s policies beyond its own borders - “abroad”

Question 4

Alliance

Answer 4

an agreement, or partnership with another nation for mutual benefit

Question 5

Sedition

Answer 5

speaking against the government AND advocating for revolution/ overthrow

Question 6

Embargo

Answer 6

ban on the importation of certain goods from foreign countries.

Question 7

Neutrality

Answer 7

to remain neutral; to not get involved in a conflict between two other nations

Question 8

Doctrine

Answer 8

a policy followed by a country that dictates actions (i.e. laws) and attitudes (i.e. philosophy)

Question 9

Political Parties

Answer 9

group of people that align around common policy goals and interests

Question 10

Inflation

Answer 10

the increase in price of goods/services with a decrease in purchasing power

Question 11

Tariff

Answer 11

a tax or fee placed on an imported product to protect domestic industries

Question 12

War Hawks

Answer 12

group of young frontier politicians (early 1800s) who pushed for war

Question 13

American System

Answer 13

an economic plan to help develop the US economy by investing in infrastructure and certain industries to promote growth

Question 14

Sectionalism

Answer 14

division of a country into specific regions based on distinct characteristics

Question 15

Secession

Answer 15

when a state or territory leaves (or threatens to) the mother country/nation.