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Triangle Trade

A catch all phrase for the trade occurring between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Trade goods include raw materials from the Americas, manufactured goods from Europe, and slaves from Africa.

Tribalism

The organization, culture, or beliels of a tribe.

Tripitka

The collection of religious writings by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.

Triple Alliance

An alliance that was made up of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy during World War I.

Triple Entente

An alliance that was made up of France, Russia, and Great Britain during World War I.

Truman Doctrine

A 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 Government

Also 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.

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