government
a person or body of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area.
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Change and Turning Points
Glorious Revolution
Political revolution in Great Britain in 1688 that put William and Mary on the throne, while limiting the power of the monarchy and making Parliament supreme. This event marks the beginning of a constitutional monarchy in England.
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Garibaldi, Giuseppe
(1807-1882?) Military leader whose Red Shirt army liberated most of southern Italy, before conquering the northern section. He was instrumental in the unification of Italy.
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Gandhi, Mohandas
(1869-1948) Nationalist leader in India, who called for a non violent revolution to gain his countryﾒs freedom from the British Empire.
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Galilei, Galileo
(1564-1642) Italian astronomer. One of the founders of Europe's scientific revolution, one of his main contributions is the application of the telescope to astronomy. He was able to prove Copernicusﾒ heliocentric model correct.
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fundamental
Affecting the underlying principles or structure of something.
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French Revolution
Political revolution in France starting in 1789 that brought about many changes in France. The revolution ultimately ended with a dictatorship under Napoleon Bonaparte before his defeat by the combined powers of Europe.
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French Indochina
Area of southeast Asia controlled by France during Imperialism. Includes Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
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fraternity
A group or society formed by people who share common interests.
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foreign policy
A nationﾒs actions regarding how they treat other nations.
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