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| Renaissance | the revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th-16th centuries, the culture of style of art and architecture developed during this era. |
| Line of Demarcation | A line created by Pope Alexander in the Treaty of Tordesillas that split newly found land in South America into two pieces. Spain got the western half and Portugal got the eastern half. |
| Justification by Faith | was the principal doctrine of the Protestant Reformation. It was the belief that faith and faith alone could get you into heaven |
| Papal Supremacy | the belief that the pope is the most powerful figure on earth |
| Mayflower Compact | Agreement the pilgrims entered while they were still on the Mayflower in which they created rules they agreed to follow. It was the beginning of democratic government for America. |
| Predestination | The idea that God has already chosen your fate |
| 95 Theses | Written document, written by Martin Luther, that stated all of Luther’s complaints against the Catholic Church |
| Columbian Exchange | Refers to the exchange of animals and plants that takes place worldwide. |
| Capitalism | An economic system in which most means of production are privately ownes, goods and services are spread equally through the economy |
| Joint Stock Company | A company whose stock is owned jointly by the shareholders |
| Entrepreneur | a person who assumes financial risk in the hope of making a profit |
| Mercantilism | Economic Theory thinking the country with the most gold and silver would be the most powerful. |
| Triangular trade | a trade route that had 3 legs, trading things within their stops. The First Leg went from Europe to Africa and merchant ships delivered goods like guns and cloth. The second leg (a.k.a. the middle passage) transported slaves to America where they were traded for goods. The Third leg |
| Heliocentric Theory | the sun is the center of the universe not the world |
| Humanism | a movement when people started thinking about the world outside of religion |
| Peninsulares | people born in Spain who were a part of the highest class in the class systems. They filled the highest positions in colonial government and the catholic church |
| Creoles | American-Born descendants of Spanish settlers who owned most of the plantations, ranches, and mines. They weren’t allowed to hold certain government positions or church posts |
| Mestizos | They were part of the lowest class during the conquest of South America. A mixed race of Europeans and Native Americans |
| Mulattoes | They were part of the lowest class during the conquest of South America. A mixed race of Europeans and Africans. |
