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Social Studies Sci.
Chapter 20 (Science and Exploration) Sections 1 - 3
Term | Definition |
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Scientific Revolution | The series of events that led to the birth of modern science |
theories | The explanations scientists develop to explain observed facts |
scientific method | A step-by-step process for performing experiments and other scientific research |
circumnavigate | To go all the way around the globe |
Spanish Armada | A fleet that was part of Spain's large navy |
Columbian Exchange | The exchange of plants, animals, and ideas between the New World (the Americas) and the Old World (Europe) |
plantations | Large farms |
mercantilism | A system in which the government controls all economic activity in a country and its colonies to make the government stronger and richer |
Capitalism | An economic system in which individuals and private businesses run most industries |
market economy | Individuals decide what goods and services they will buy and sell |