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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blitzkriegGerman word meaning lightning war. It was a German army tactic during World War II which called for quick moving, hard hitting drives into enemy territory. |
block printingA system of printing where characters are carved onto a wooden block. The block is then inked and pressed onto a sheet of paper. |
Blüt und EisenBlood and Iron policy of Prussian chancellor Otto von Bismarck to unify all of Germany under Prussian control and build and expand it into a great empire. Very successful. |
Boer War(1899-1902) War between Great Britain and the Boers in South Africa over control of rich mining country. Great Britain won and created the Union of South Africa comprised of all the South African colonies. |
BoersDutch descended colonist living in South Africa. Also called Afrikaners. |
Bolívar, Simón(1783-1830) Latin American revolutionary responsible for the ousting of Spain from much of South America during the 19th century. He is considered to be the most important figure in the fight for Latin American independence. |
BolshevikEarly name of communists during the Russian Revolution of 1917. |
Bonaparte, Napoleon(1769-1821) Emperor of the French. Responsible for many French Revolution reforms as well as conquering most of Europe. He was defeated at Waterloo, and died several years later on the island of Saint Helena. |
botanyThe study of plant life. |
bourgeoisieTerm given to the middle class people in society. |