manorialism
Economic portion of feudalism where all aspects of life were centered on the lordﾒs manor including peasant villages, a church, farm land, a mill, and the lord's castle or manor house.
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Economics System
Mali
One of the west African Trading Kingdoms. They were rich in gold and established a vast trading network across the Sahara desert. Greatest ruler was Mansa Musa, who converted to Islam and made a famous pilgrimage.
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Louis XVI
(1754-1793) King of France between 1774 and 1792. He was overthrown during the French Revolution and later beheaded.
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Long March
March the Mao Zedong and his Communist Party underwent to avoid being captured and killed by Chinaﾒs Nationalist Party.
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Lenin, Vladimir
(1870-1924) Russian revolutionary leader and political theorist. He was the first leader of the new communist government of Soviet Russia. Later, he was also the first leader of the Soviet Union, which was composed of most of the republics of the former Russian Empire.
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legislative
Relating to a system that makes laws.
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Latin American Revolutions
Political revolutions in various Latin American countries beginning in the late 18th century. These revolutions were aimed at overthrowing the European powers that controlled these nations. Many were successful, but few achieved the success of the American Revolution.
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Latin America
The Geopolitical designation for Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands which were settled by the Spanish.
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Laissez-Faire Economics
This was an economic philosophy begun by Adam Smith in his book, Wealth of Nations, that stated that business and the economy would run best with no interference from the government. This economic system dominated most of the Industrial Revolution.
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joint stock company
A company that sells shares to investors who share in the profits and losses.
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