capital
Money that is used for investment.
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World History
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bill of exchange
A document purchased from a bank that allowed a person to travel without having to carry large amounts of money. Worked like a modern check.
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BCE
Date designation meaning Before Common Era, or more than two thousand years ago.
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barter
The exchange of goods or services for other goods or services.
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bank
A business that exchanges currencies, makes loans, and keeps the money of individual depositors.
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balance of power
A political policy in which countries attempt to preserve peace by keeping an equal military and economic status.
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Aztecs
A Mesoamerican civilization of Mexico who created a strong empire that flourished between the 14th and 15th century. The arrival of Hernando Cortez and the Spanish Conquistadores ended their empire.
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arable
Land that is able to support the growing of crops.
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American Revolution
Political revolution in the British North American Colonies starting in 1776 that removed the colonies from Great Britainﾒs control, and established an independent nation know as the United States of America.
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Allied Powers
Alliance of Great Britain, Soviet Union, United States, and France during World War II.
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