Space Shuttle
A reusable space vehicle built by the United States.
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World History
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Space Race
Term given to the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War to advance their space programs.
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Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.)
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) Formed in 1922 from most of the former Russian Empire. The Soviet Union was controlled by the Communist Party headquarter in Moscow, Russia. The Soviet Union was a world superpower along with the United States, and was one of the two major antagonist during the Cold War.
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sovereignty
The right of a country to govern itself without interference.
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Songhai
One of the west African Trading Kingdoms. They were rich in gold and established a vast trading network across the Sahara desert.
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Solidarity
An independent Polish labor Union which fought against communism in Poland in the 1980s. Most notable for helping to end communism in Poland and throughout Eastern Europe.
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Society of Jesus
Roman Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius Loyola in 1540 to setup schools and serve as missionaries, spreading church teachings.
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socialism
A political system where the means of production are controlled by the workers and all things are shared evenly. Socialist policies provide for government funding of many basic needs such as food, shelter, and medical care.
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social rights
Rights such as freedom of expression, education
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Social Darwinism
A social theory which states that the level a person rises to in society and wealth is determined by their genetic background.
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