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How did the rise of the merchant class, or bourgeoisie, influence the social structure in Europe?
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As trade and commerce expanded, the bourgeoisie accumulated wealth and began to challenge the traditional aristocracy's social and political dominance. This shift in power dynamics marked the beginning of capitalism.
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It challenged the power of the aristocracy.

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  • 30
    mastery quizzes
  • 9
    adaptive reviews
UNIT 1 - The Global Tapestry c. 1200 to c. 1450
  • UNIT 1 - The Global Tapestry c. 1200 to c. 1450
  • UNIT 2 - Networks of Exchange c. 1200 to c. 1450
  • UNIT 3 - Land-Based Empires c. 1450 to c. 1750
  • UNIT 4 - Transoceanic Interconnections c. 1450 to c. 1750
  • UNIT 5 - Revolutions c. 1750 to c. 1900
  • UNIT 6 - Consequences of Industrialization c. 1750 to c. 1900
  • UNIT 7 - Global Conflict c. 1900 to the present
  • UNIT 8 - Cold War and Decolonization c. 1900 to the present
  • UNIT 9 - Globalization c. 1900 to the present
  • Unit 1, Quiz 1 - Developments in East Asia and Dar al-Islam
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  • Unit 1, Quiz 2 - Developments in South and Southeast Asia and State Building in the Americas
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  • Unit 1, Quiz 3 - State Building in Africa and Developments in Europe
    Mastery Quiz
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  • Unit 1, Quiz 4 - Comparison in the Period from c. 1200 to c. 1450
    Mastery Quiz
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  • Unit 1 Review - The Global Tapestry
    Review Assignment
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Describe the political structure of the Great Zimbabwe state system during the period c. 1200 to c. 1450.
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Which civilization developed a complex road system that spanned over 25,000 miles to connect their vast empire?
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    The Mississippian
  • B.
    The Maya
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    The Mexica
  • D.
    The Inca
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