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aircraft carrier

ships that accommodate the taking off and landing of airplanes, and transport aircraft

<p>ships that accommodate the taking off and landing of airplanes, and transport aircraft</p>
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antibiotic

a medicine used to save lives because it destroys harmful bacteria and cures infections

<p>a medicine used to save lives because it destroys harmful bacteria and cures infections</p>
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birth control pill

A hormonal pill taken orally to prevent monthly release of ovum (ovulation)

<p>A hormonal pill taken orally to prevent monthly release of ovum (ovulation)</p>
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cell phone

a phone that transmits through the air instead of over wires so that the phone can be transported and used over a wide area.

<p>a phone that transmits through the air instead of over wires so that the phone can be transported and used over a wide area.</p>
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container ship

A ship built for the ocean transport of cargo packed into large containers.

<p>A ship built for the ocean transport of cargo packed into large containers.</p>
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Fire bombing

Bombs dropped on Germany and Japan with intentions to spread fires and take down cities

<p>Bombs dropped on Germany and Japan with intentions to spread fires and take down cities</p>
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Five Year Plan

Stalin's economic policy to rebuild the Soviet economy after WWI. tried to improve heavy industry and improve farm output, but resulted in famine

<p>Stalin's economic policy to rebuild the Soviet economy after WWI. tried to improve heavy industry and improve farm output, but resulted in famine</p>
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Internet

A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information.

<p>A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information.</p>
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Mein Kampf

'My Struggle' by Hitler, later became the basic book of Nazi goals and ideology, reflected obsession

<p>'My Struggle' by Hitler, later became the basic book of Nazi goals and ideology, reflected obsession</p>
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nuclear energy

The potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom

<p>The potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom</p>
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Paris Climate Agreement

An agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020.

<p>An agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020.</p>
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airplane

A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings from which the aircraft derives most of its lift.

<p>A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings from which the aircraft derives most of its lift.</p>
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Poison Gas

Introduced by the Germans and was used by both sides during the war; caused vomiting, blindness, and suffocation

<p>Introduced by the Germans and was used by both sides during the war; caused vomiting, blindness, and suffocation</p>
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radios

Inexpensive means of entertainment, news and communication during the 20's-40's

<p>Inexpensive means of entertainment, news and communication during the 20's-40's</p>
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Tanks

Heavy armored vehicle which could travel over barbed wire and across enemy trenches

<p>Heavy armored vehicle which could travel over barbed wire and across enemy trenches</p>
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television

a device to receive pictures from afar

<p>a device to receive pictures from afar</p>
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Treaty of Versailles

the treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans

<p>the treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans</p>
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UN Declaration of Human Rights

a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and represents the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled

<p>a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and represents the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled</p>
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US Civil Rights Act of 1965

social movements in the U.S. where they want to end segregation and discrimination against blacks and it helps secure and protect the rights of citizens and citizenship within the laws

<p>social movements in the U.S. where they want to end segregation and discrimination against blacks and it helps secure and protect the rights of citizens and citizenship within the laws</p>
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Vaccines

A preparation that prevents a person from contracting a specific disease

<p>A preparation that prevents a person from contracting a specific disease</p>