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Suffrage
The right to vote
State's Rights
The things that the states are allowed to do, separate from the federal government
Monroe Doctrine
The United States will not interfere in Europe's business, and Europe should not interfere in the United States.
Expedition
A long voyage
Tribute
A payment in return for "protection"
A group making up more than half of a larger group
Nullification act
South Carolina saying that the Tariff of 1832 unconstitutional
Intervention
Getting involved in another countries business.
Impressment
Forcing people into military service.
Nullify
To cancel
Whig Party
Henry Clay started it.
1820s
For keeping the national bank of America
Fights for rich people
Depression
A time period where business slows, prices go up, wages go down, and many lose their jobs.
Confederation
An alliance of states
Embargo
A ban on trade
Laissez Faire
The idea that the government should play a small roll in the economy
For fighting for the average person and farmers
Caucus
Private, Political Meeting
War Hawks
Members of congress that wanted to go to war with Britain in 1812
Tariff
A tax on trade
Judicial Review
The idea that the supreme court can call a new law unconstitutional
Spoils System
Giving government jobs to friends and supporters
Political parties meet to choose their nominee for president of the united states.
Nationalism
A devotion to one's country
Smuggling
Sneaking trade goods into or out of a country to avoid paying taxes.
Unconstitutional
Not allowed by the constitution of the United States