Monday, 29 April 2024, 10:42 AM
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Course: Activity Examples (Activity Examples)
Glossary: Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)
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constitutional monarchyA political system in which a country is ruled by a monarch who has limited power due to a constitution |
containmentA cold war policy that called for containing communism to areas already under its influence. This policy was proposed by U.S. President Harry Truman. |
Copernicus, Nicolaus(1473-1543) Polish astronomer who wrote On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres. Theorized that the Earth orbited the Sun (heliocentric system) and laid the foundations of modern astronomy. |
corporationA company with business dealings in many different areas. |
Cortez, Hernan(1485-1547) Spanish conquistador who was responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire and the claiming of much of Central America for the Spanish. |
Counter-ReformationThe movement initiated by the Catholic Church to contain the Protestant Reformation and, if possible, end it. |
coup d etatThe acting of overthrowing a government in favor of another, usually through violent means. |
craftsmanA person who makes quality, practical or decorative goods. |
cremationThe burning of a dead body until it turns to ash. |
CreolesIn colonial Latin America, American born Spanish gentry, They owned most of the land but were treated like second class citizens, and were denied political rights. |