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FIRST History Test
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10th Grade
08/28/2008

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Term
INTENDANT
Definition
THE NOBILITY RETAINED OCIAL PRESTIGE WHILE AUTHORITY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS WAS GIVEN TO SPECIAL AGENETS OF THE CROWN. IT RELATES TO THE GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE
Term
ABSOLUTISM
Definition
POLITICAL SYSTEM IN WHICH A MONARCH HOLDS SUPREME UNLIMITED POWER
Term
DIVINE RIGHT
Definition
POLITICAL THEORY THAT A RULER DERIVES HIS OR HER POWER DIRECTLY FROM GOD
Term
ARMADA
Definition
A FLEET OF WARSHIPS ORGANIZED TO CARRY OUT A MISSION
Term
INFLATION
Definition
SITUATION IN WHICH PRISE QUICKLY WHILE THE VALUE OF MONEY DECREASES
Term
MARRANOS
Definition
JEWS WHO CONVERTED INTO CHRISTIANITY
Term
MORISCOS
Definition
MUSLIMS WHO BECAME CHRISTIANS
Term
SPANISH ARMADA
Definition
FLEET OF SPANISH SHIPS SENT TO INVADE ENGLAND
Term
POOR LAWS
Definition
MADE LOCAL AREAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN HOMELESS AND UNEMPLOYED
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BALANCE OF POWER
Definition
THIS IS WHAT ENGLAND USED TO KEEP ANY COUNTRY FROM BECOMMING TOO POWERFUL.
Term
HUGUENOTS
Definition
NAME GIVEN TO FRENCH PROTESTANTS
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