Monday, 20 May 2024, 12:53 AM
Site: edulabs.org academy
Course: Activity Examples (Activity Examples)
Glossary: Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)
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capitalismAn economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods. Also promotes a free market regulated by supply and demand. |
caravelA Portuguese ship that had a large cargo area and used two orthree masts. |
Carbon-14 DatingA chemical analysis used to resolve the age of organic material based on their content of the radioisotope carbon-14. |
Cardinal Richelieu(1585-1642) French Cardinal and politician responsible for instituting absolutist practices in France. |
cartographyThe skill of making maps. |
Cash Crop EconomyAn economic system based on the exportation of certain crops such as sugar, cotton, and coffee. |
Cashed CropsA readily salable crop that is grown and gethered for the market. |
Caste SystemA rigid social class system in Hinduism. |
Castro, Fidel(1926?- ) Leader of the Cuban Revolution and communist dictator of Cuba. He is responsible for making Cuba a socialist country which has often been at odds with the United States. Notably, the bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. |
Catherine the GreatAn enlightened despot who ruled over Russia. She is responsible for many positive changes in Russia, as well as securing the country a warm water port. |