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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working classLowest class in most social class systems, including factory workers, miners, and others. | |
World Health Organization (WHO)An organization attached to the united Nations that is concerned with the health and well being of all people. The organization works in developing nations to curb disease and other health related problems. | |
World War I(1914 1918) European war in which an alliance including Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and the United States defeated the alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria. | |
World War II(1939 1945) A war fought in Europe, Africa and Asia between the Allied Powers of Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States against the Axis Powers of Germany, Italy, and Japan. | |
Wright, Orville(18711948) American inventor. He is best know for his work with his brother Wilbur in the development of the airplane. | |
Wright, Wilbur(1867-1912) American inventor. He is best know for his work with his brother Orville in the development of the airplane. | |