The Importance Of Participatory Democracy In The United States

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1. participatory democracy
Process that gives importance to the large participation of voters.
2. constituencies an assortment of voters in a specific location who choose a delegate to a legislative branch
3. Federalists
One of the first political parties to come into being (for America). From the mid 1790s to 1816, Federalist held the majority, and the party itself would endure until the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the central government until 1801. Between 1789-1797 it was constructed with the backing of investors and agents keeping in mind the end goal to backing Hamilton's monetary approaches. These supporters developed into the Federalist Party focused on a financially solid and nationalistic
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They were unable to vote, or participate in any kind of government, and basic rights such as owning a firearm were restricted to them.
12. xenophobia
This is the fear of immigrants, foreigners, or any others from a different country.
13. steam engines
An engine powered by steam, revolutionized transportation and the industry. Steam powered trains, and also was used to power factories, leading to the Industrial Revolution.
14. interchangeable parts components that are, for reasonable purposes, indistinguishable. They are created to fit into any construction or mechanism of any type. This became a common practice for firearms.
15. canals a manmade water route developed to permit the ships' travel inland or to pass on water for the watering system.
16. railroads
A method for movement of travelers and products, by method of wheeled vehicles moving on rails, such as trains.
17. agricultural inventions
The cotton gin, mechanical reaper, and steel plow were all agricultural inventions that improved agriculture. Unfortunately, this also made the South even more dependent on

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