botany
The study of plant life.
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Science and Technology
Bessemer, Sir Henry
(1813-98) Inventor who developed a more cost efficient process for making steel.
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Bell, Alexander Graham
(1847-1922) American inventor of the telephone.
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BCE
Date designation meaning Before Common Era, or more than two thousand years ago.
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Baron de Montesquieu
(1689-1755) Enlightenment thinker from France who wrote a book called, The Spirit of the Laws in 1748. In his book, Montesquieu describes what he considers to be the best government. He states that government should divide itself according to its powers, creating a Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branch. Montesquieu explained that under this system each branch would Check and Balance the others, which would help protect the people's liberty.
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astronomer
A person who specializes in the study of astronomical bodies.
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astrolabe
A device used to determine latitude by observing the altitude and position of the sun or other start or planet.
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artisan
A person who is skilled at a craft, such as weaving, or woodcarving.
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architect
A person who designs buildings.
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arch
A curved structure that shapes the edge of an open space, such as, a doorway, a window.
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