Brahma
Hindu god called the Creator. Brahma is the first member of the triad that includes Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer.
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World History
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Boxer Rebellion
(1900) A rebellion by the people of China to end foreign domination.
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bourgeoisie
Term given to the middle class people in society.
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botany
The study of plant life.
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Bonaparte, Napoleon
(1769-1821) Emperor of the French. Responsible for many French Revolution reforms as well as conquering most of Europe. He was defeated at Waterloo, and died several years later on the island of Saint Helena.
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Bolshevik
Early name of communists during the Russian Revolution of 1917.
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Bolvar, Simn
(1783-1830) Latin American revolutionary responsible for the ousting of Spain from much of South America during the 19th century. He is considered to be the most important figure in the fight for Latin American independence.
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Boers
Dutch descended colonist living in South Africa. Also called Afrikaners.
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Boer War
(1899-1902) War between Great Britain and the Boers in South Africa over control of rich mining country. Great Britain won and created the Union of South Africa comprised of all the South African colonies.
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Blt und Eisen
Blood and Iron policy of Prussian chancellor Otto von Bismarck to unify all of Germany under Prussian control and build and expand it into a great empire. Very successful.
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