Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)
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Thomas describes this database: "This 800+ term glossary is based on the New York State curriculum for 9th and 10th grade social studies. Called "Global History and Geography," this curriculum culminates in a high-stakes Regents examination that all students must pass in order to graduate and earn a high school diploma."
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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. | |
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. | |