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capitalism

History; World history

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.

Creoles

History; World history

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.

economics

History; World history

Social science that deals with production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services and with the theory and management of economies or economic systems.

Franz Ferdinand

History; World history

(1863-1914) Archduke of Austria, nephew to the Emperor. He was assainated by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1914. This resulted in the start of World War I.

Magna Carta

History; World history

A document granting rights to both the Church in England and the Nobility signed by King John in 1215. This is considered to be the beginnings of British democracy.

Meiji

History; World history

(1852-1912) Emperor of Japan from 1867 to 1912. He was responsible for the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the rapid modernization and industrialization of Japan.

New Imperialism

History; World history

A policy of economic, political, and social of one country by another. Industrialized countries sought control of other countries for raw materials and new markets.