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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Ford, Henry(1863-1947) American Industrialist. Ford is best know for his innovations in the auto manufacturing industry. His company was the first to use an assembly line for production. |
foreign policyA nations actions regarding how they treat other nations. |
Four ModernizationsAn economic and social program that called for limited privatization of agriculture and industry, encouraged foreign investment and foreign trade, and resulted in a boost for the Chinese economy. Unlike the Great Leap Forward, the Four Modernizations was an economic success. |
Four Noble TruthsSiddhartha's Gautama philosophy of the nature of human suffering and its relation to desire is articulated by four statements |
Fourteen Points SpeechAn address given to the United States Congress by President Woodrow Wilson concerning the end of World War I and the treatment of all concerned with the war. The speech outlines the League of Nations and the ideas of self determination for different ethnic groups. |
fraternityA group or society formed by people who share common interests. |
Frederick the Great(1712-1786), King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. Enlightened despot who enlarged Prussia by gaining land from Austria when Maria Theresa became Empress. |
French IndochinaArea of southeast Asia controlled by France during Imperialism. Includes Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. |
French RevolutionPolitical revolution in France starting in 1789 that brought about many changes in France. The revolution ultimately ended with a dictatorship under Napoleon Bonaparte before his defeat by the combined powers of Europe. |
fundamentalAffecting the underlying principles or structure of something. |