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Global 10 Vocab 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Society | An organized group of people who have something in common (religion, culture, government). |
| Mercantilism | An economic theory and practice that emphasizes a country's wealth and power by maximizing exports and minimizing imports. |
| Imperialism | A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. |
| Diverse | Different, varied. |
| Consolidate | To bring together or unite. |
| Coerced | To make someone do something or give something by using force or threats |
| Cash Cropping | The practice of growing crops for profit, rather than for personal use. |
| Ascendency | Being in a position of dominant power or influence. |
| Maintain | To keep something together or keep as is. |
| Empire | A group of once separate areas now ruled by a single person or government. |
| Cultural Diffusion | The spread of cultural ideas, beliefs, and practices from on culture to another, or within a single culture. |
| Conquer | To take over by force |
| Columbian Exchange | The transfer of diseases, food, plants, animals, etc., between the Western and Eastern hemispheres. |
| Missionary | A person sent to promote religion in a foreign place. |