Tokugawa Shogunate
(1603-1867) Feudal Warlord rulers of Japan. Responsible for closing Japan off from the rest of the world. Overthrown during the Meiji Restoration.
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Change and Turning Points
terrorism
The use of violence for political purpose.
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technology
A society's practical knowledge, especially with reference to its material culture and modes of production.
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tariff
A tax on imports.
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superpowers
Term given to the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
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Spirit of the Laws, The
A book written by Baron de Montesquieu describing his theories on government. He states that government should divide itself according to its powers, creating a Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branch. Montesquieu explained that under this system each branch would Check and Balance the others, which would help protect the people's liberty.
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Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.)
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) Formed in 1922 from most of the former Russian Empire. The Soviet Union was controlled by the Communist Party headquarter in Moscow, Russia. The Soviet Union was a world superpower along with the United States, and was one of the two major antagonist during the Cold War.
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Society of Jesus
Roman Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius Loyola in 1540 to setup schools and serve as missionaries, spreading church teachings.
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social contract
Theory of Thomas Hobbes that states the people form a social contract with government where they give up all rights for protection from other citizens.
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social class
A group of people within a society who share the same social, political, and economic status.
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