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constitutional monarchy

A political system in which a country is ruled by a monarch who has limited power due to a constitution

containment

A 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.

corporation

A 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-Reformation

The movement initiated by the Catholic Church to contain the Protestant Reformation and, if possible, end it.

coup d etat

The acting of overthrowing a government in favor of another, usually through violent means.

craftsman

A person who makes quality, practical or decorative goods.

cremation

The burning of a dead body until it turns to ash.

Creoles

In 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.


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