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WCiv - Unit 6 Kings and Explorers Glossary
Unit 6 Glossary words from Western Civ with Mr. Kahn
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History
9th Grade
11/04/2012

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Mercantilism
Definition
Economic policy of self-sufficiency and accumulating gold and silver through colonies, exports, and tariffs
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Capitalism
Definition
Investment of money to make a profit, where capital and labor are separated
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Cottage industry
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a.k.a. putting out system; system of commercial production where merchants employ workers who stay at home
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Absolute monarchy
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Government where the ruler has complete authority over the state and people’s lives
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Limited monarchy
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Government where king’s power is subject to a constitution or legislative body
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Early Modern Era
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approx. 1400-1750; period where European states formalize, economies globalize, societies stratify, and culture diversifies
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