Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)

A device used to make thread.

A device used to make thread by spinning fibers together through the use of a big wheel.

A book written by Baron de Montesquieu describing his theories on government. He states that government should divide itself according to its powers, creating a Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branch. Montesquieu explained that under this system each branch would Check and Balance the others, which would help protect the people's liberty.

Soviet satellite put into orbit around Earth in 1957. It was the first man made satellite put into orbit.

A situation where there are no clear winners.

(1879-1953) The General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party from 1922 until 1953. Known for his brutality in dealing with opponents and his failed policies of collectivism that caused widespread famine across the Soviet Union.

The process of dying due to lack of food.

(1929)The steep fall in the prices of stocks due to widespread financial panic. It was caused by stock brokers who called in the loans they had made to stock investors. This caused stock prices to fall, and many people lost their entire life savings as many financial institutions went bankrupt.

A person holding ownership of part of a company or business venture.

A Buddhist shrine or temple in India. This form of architecture made its way to China where it was altered slightly and renamed the pagoda.