Cuban Revolution
(1958) A political revolution that removed the United States supported Fugencio Batista from power. The revolution was led by Fidel Castro who became the new leader of Cuba as a communist dictator.
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Cuban Missile Crisis
(1961) Crises that developed as a result of Cuban dictator Fidel Castroﾒs decision to allow the Soviet Union to base nuclear missiles in Cuba. Upon discovery, the United States confronted the Soviet Union and demanded the missiles be removed. For nearly two weeks, nuclear war was imminent. Fortunately, diplomacy succeeded and crisis was averted.
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Crusades
European Christian military expeditions made between the 11th and 13th centuries to retake the Middle Eastern Holy Lands occupied by the Muslims.
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Cromwell, Oliver
(1599-1658) Leader of the English Revolution that deposed the Stuart monarchs in favor of a short lived Republic. Cromwell acted as Lord Protector until the restoration of the Monarchy in 1660.
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Creoles
In colonial Latin America, American born Spanish gentry, They owned most of the land but were treated like second class citizens, and were denied political rights.
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cremation
The burning of a dead body until it turns to ash.
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craftsman
A person who makes quality, practical or decorative goods.
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coup d etat
The acting of overthrowing a government in favor of another, usually through violent means.
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Counter-Reformation
The movement initiated by the Catholic Church to contain the Protestant Reformation and, if possible, end it.
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Cortez, Hernan
(1485-1547) Spanish conquistador who was responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire and the claiming of much of Central America for the Spanish.
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