Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)
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Thomas describes this database: "This 800+ term glossary is based on the New York State curriculum for 9th and 10th grade social studies. Called "Global History and Geography," this curriculum culminates in a high-stakes Regents examination that all students must pass in order to graduate and earn a high school diploma."
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TribalismThe organization, culture, or beliels of a tribe. | |
TripitkaThe collection of religious writings by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. | |
Triple AllianceAn alliance that was made up of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy during World War I. | |
Triple EntenteAn alliance that was made up of France, Russia, and Great Britain during World War I. | |
Truman DoctrineA policy if the Truman presidency that called for supporting any nation resisting communism. | |
Tull, Jethro(1674-1741) British farmer and inventor, created the mechanical seed drill to aid in planting. | |
Two Treatises of GovernmentAlso known as The Three Baskets of Wisdom, a book written by John Locke describing his views on government which explained that all men have Natural Rights, which are Life, Liberty, and Property, and that the purpose of government was to protect these rights. This book is the basis for many modern democracies. | |