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The Cold War |
A new kind of war began after 1945, involving two "superpowers" ( United States & Soviet Union ) |
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World War I |
The war fought mainly in Europe and the Middle East, between the central powers and the allies, beginning in July 1914 and ending in November 1918 |
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World War II |
War broke out in Europe in 1939 when the leader of Germany, Adolf Hitler, tried to take over other countries in Europe. This war eventually involved more than 50 countries |
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The Industrial Revolution |
Refers to a time of new inventions and new ways of making products. During this time, new industries, or businesses, caused such dramatic changes that together they are called a "revolution"
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The Great Depression |
The economic crisis and period of low business activity in the U.S. and other countries, roughly beginning with the stock market crash in 1929. |
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The Civil Rights Movement |
Movement in the U.S. beginning in the 1960's and led primarily by African Americans in an effort to establish the civil rights of black citizens |
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Segregation |
The separation of people, especially by race |
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Nuclear Weapon |
Weapons that released large amounts of energy and deadly radiation. |
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Trenches |
a long, narrow excavation in the ground, the earth from which is thrown up in front to serve as a shelter from enemy fire or attack |
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Communism |
a system of social organization in which all economic and social activity is controlled by a single political party |
