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6 Cards in this Set
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Imperialism |
Textbook: One country's domination over another country's economic, political and cultural institutions |
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Historical Globalization |
Textbook: A period that is often identified as beginning in 1492 when Christopher Columbus made his first voyage to the Caribbean and ending after World War II when the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as superpowers |
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Mercantilism |
Textbook: A policy followed by European imperial powers from the 16th century to the 19th century |
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Capitalism |
Textbook: An economic system that advocates free trade, competition and choice as a means of achieving prosperity |
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Grand Exchange |
Textbook: A trading process that began when Christopher Columbus brought seeds, fruit trees and livestock to the Americans where they were cultivated and became staples |
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Industrial Revolution |
Textbook: The period between about 1750 and 1850 when work became mechanized and began to occur in factories. The Individual Revolution brought about dramatic economic, social and cultural changes |
