"The American Pageant," Vocabulary from Chapters 12-13

This list focuses on the second war for independence, the upsurge of nationalism, and the rise of a mass democracy (1812-1840).

Here are links to all the chapters in Part Two, Building the New Nation: Chapters 9-11, Chapters 12-13, Chapters 14-15

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  1. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  2. blunder
    commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
  3. bombardment
    the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area
  4. blockade
    a war measure isolating an area of importance to the enemy
  5. mediation
    a resolution of differences conducted by an impartial party
  6. buffer
    a neutral zone between two rival powers
  7. armistice
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents
  8. relinquish
    part with a possession or right
  9. nationalism
    the doctrine that your country's interests are superior
  10. transportation
    a facility for the movement of passengers or goods
  11. sectionalism
    excessive devotion to the interests of a particular region
  12. bondage
    the state of being under the control of another person
  13. dispute
    a disagreement or argument about something important
  14. compromise
    an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
  15. concession
    the act of yielding
  16. doctrine
    a belief accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  17. precedent
    a legal decision that influences subsequent decisions
  18. coveted
    greatly desired
  19. claim
    demand as being one's due or property
  20. ardent
    characterized by intense emotion
  21. proposition
    a suggestion offered for acceptance or rejection
  22. renounce
    turn away from; give up
  23. isolationism
    a policy of nonparticipation in international relations
  24. apathy
    the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things
  25. vitality
    an energetic style
  26. corrupt
    dishonest or immoral or evasive
  27. bargain
    an agreement between parties fixing obligations of each
  28. elitist
    one who is biased in favor of those with high status
  29. usurpation
    wrongfully seizing and holding by force
  30. administration
    the tenure of a president
  31. scrupulous
    having ethical or moral principles
  32. vulgarity
    the quality of lacking taste and refinement
  33. cronyism
    favoritism shown to friends and associates
  34. abomination
    hate coupled with disgust
  35. expansion
    the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
  36. confrontation
    the act of hostile groups opposing each other
  37. encroachment
    entry to another's property without right or permission
  38. assimilate
    make alike
  39. eviction
    the removal of someone occupying a home or land
  40. charter
    a document creating an institution and specifying its rights
  41. currency
    the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
  42. divorce
    break away from; stop having a relationship with
  43. tract
    an extended area of land
  44. unfurl
    unroll, unfold, or spread out
  45. proximity
    the property of being close together
  46. platform
    a document stating the principles of a political party
  47. populist
    an advocate of democratic principles
  48. philosophy
    a belief accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  49. privilege
    a special advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all
  50. restraint
    discipline in personal and social activities
Created on Tue Nov 22 11:05:02 EST 2016 (updated Wed Nov 30 10:42:08 EST 2016)

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