excommunicate
To exclude a Christian from receiving the Sacraments.
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World History
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evolution
The gradual change or development of something.
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European Community/European Union
Economic union between countries in Europe for mutual gain. Originally formed in 1951 as the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), it later became the European Community in 1967, then the European Union in 1991.
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ethnic group
A group of people that shares distinctive cultural traits.
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ethnic cleansing
The removal of people of a specific ethnic group by means of genocide, terror, or forced expulsion.
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Enlightenment
A movement in the 18th century that stressed the importance of reason and science in philosophy and the study of human society. Occurred in Western Europe.
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Enclosure Movement
During the Industrial Revolution, it was the consolidation of many small farms into one large farm, which created a labor force as many people lost their homes.
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emperor
Political ruler of a country of nation. Similar to a king.
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domesticate
To tame an animal to live with, or close to humans.
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dictatorship
A system of government in which a country is ruled by a single person with absolute power.
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