matriarchal
A society or political/social system in which women hold the power.
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massacre
The killing of large numbers of people
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mass production
The manufacturing of products on a large scale, usually through the use of machines.
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Marx, Karl
(1818-1883), German political philosopher and writer. Coauthor with Friedrich Engels of The Communist Manifesto which described the new philosophy of scientific socialism, which is the basis for modern communism.
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Marshall Plan
Economic aid from the United States used to rebuild Europe after World War II. Named after United States Secretary of State George Marshall.
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market economy
An economy based on free trade and supply and demand.
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Maria Teresa
An enlightened Despot who ruled the Austrian Empire.
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Marco Polo
(1254-1324) Italian explorer and author. He made numerous trips to China and returned to Europe to write of his journeys. He is responsible for much of the knowledge exchanged between Europe and China during this time period.
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Mao Zedong
(1893-1976) Leader of the Communist Party in China that overthrew Jiang Jieshi and the Nationalists. Established China as the Peopleﾒs Republic of China and ruled from 1949 until 1976.
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Mansa Musa
Emperor of the kingdom of Mali in Africa. He made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca and established trade routes to the Middle East.
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