World War II
(1939 ﾖ 1945) A war fought in Europe, Africa and Asia between the Allied Powers of Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States against the Axis Powers of Germany, Italy, and Japan.
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Human Rights
World War I
(1914 ﾖ 1918) European war in which an alliance including Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and the United States defeated the alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria.
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voting
The act of choosing something or someone.
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violence
The use of force to injure someone or to damage something.
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Untouchables
Members of Hindu society thought to have been removed from the Caste System, with no hope of returning to it, due to their misdeeds in previous lives. Work that is deemed unclean for all other Hindus is reserved for these Outcasts. After winning its independence from Great Britain in 1947, India adopted a national constitution which stated that "Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden." Since that time many Caste reforms have been enacted to diminish discriminatory practices in India.
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
A document published by the United Nations in 1948 stating that all people had certain basic rights including life, liberty, equality, justice and self determination. Source Document: Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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United Nations
An international body composed of many countries that seeks to promote peace, prosperity, and cooperation around the world. It was formed in 1945 at the end of World War II.
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tribalism
Feelings of loyalty to individual tribes, and the cause of much war and strife in modern Africa.
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totalitarian state
A state or country completely controlled by a single power, such as a monarch or dictator.
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terrorism
The use of violence for political purpose.
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