Kuomintang
Nationalist Party in China led by Jiang Jieshi, which began a war against the Communist Party led by Mao Zedong. Both fought for control of China, with Mao and the Communists ultimately winning in 1949.
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World History
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Kaiser Wilhelm
(1859-1941) King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany whose political policies led his country into World War I. He was forced from power when Germany lost the war.
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joint stock company
A company that sells shares to investors who share in the profits and losses.
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Jiang Jieshi
(1887-1975) Leader of the Guomindang, or Nationalist Party in China. Fought to keep China from becoming communist, and to resist the Japanese during World War II. He lost control of China in 1949, and fled to Taiwan where he setup a rival government. Also known as Chang Kai Shek.
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Israeli - Palestinian Conflict
Conflict over landownership in Israel/Palestine. This conflict has at times involved most of the nations of the Middle East as well as the United States and the Soviet Union. Widespread terrorism against Israel and its allies occurs because of this conflict.
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Islamic fundamentalists
Muslims who believe the Quran to be a literal guide to political, social, and religious life.
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irrigation
A system to bring water to support crops.
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invasion
The entry of forces into a territory through hostile means.
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interdependence
Mutual assistance or reliance between two or more parties.
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industrialization
The change to industrial methods of production such as the use of factories.
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