Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)

An 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.

A Portuguese ship that had a large cargo area and used two orthree masts.

A chemical analysis used to resolve the age of organic material based on their content of the radioisotope carbon-14.

(1585-1642) French Cardinal and politician responsible for instituting absolutist practices in France.

The skill of making maps.

An economic system based on the exportation of certain crops such as sugar, cotton, and coffee.

A readily salable crop that is grown and gethered for the market.

A rigid social class system in Hinduism.

(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.

An 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.