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Political systems

The organisation and interaction of the members that make up the governing power of a social community or state.

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Edo

Political systems; Slavery

Edo people are members of an ethnic group from areas of Nigeria, in West Africa who share a common culture and language.

Efik

Political systems; Slavery

Efik people are members of an ethnic group from areas of Nigeria, in West Africa who share a common culture and language.

emancipation

Political systems; Slavery

Being set free, or granted rights equal to others who already enjoy them (including allowing non-Anglicans to sit in Parliament and have other civic rights); the freeing of ...

Emancipation Proclamation

Political systems; Slavery

As a war measure, Lincoln signed this proclamation into law on January 1, 1863. The proclamation freed slaves only in those areas controlled by the Confederacy. However, it did ...

enfranchisement

Political systems; Slavery

Granting the right to vote.

Enlightenment

Political systems; Slavery

Name given to European 18th century period/movement characterized by literal rationalism in scientific and philosophical thought.

enslaved African

Political systems; Slavery

A servant devoid of freedom and personal rights, one who is the property of another whether by capture, purchase or birth.