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Online World History Vocab Lesson 1
World History Vocabulary
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Social Studies
9th Grade
01/13/2012

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Black Stone

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A piece of stone broken into two pieces and held together by a mold, it is said that Allah will bless those who kiss it.
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George Washington
Definition
First U.S. President, born February 22nd, 1732; died on December 14th, 1799. He was a great leader for the U.S.
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Julius Caesar
Definition
In the Roman army, and was the first commander to invade England. He transformed Rome into an empire while he was Rome's dictator in 49 B.C.
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Triangular Trade Route
Definition

Route made to receive slaves.

England to W. Indies, W. Indies to Africa, Africa to the Colonies (also known as the Middle Passage)

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The Olympics
Definition

Started in 776 B.C.

The first Olympic Champions name was Coroebus.

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Mona Lisa
Definition
An oil painting by the famous Leonardo de Vinci. It was completed during the 1503 - 1519. It is on display at the Louvre in Paris, France.
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Global Warming
Definition
Holes in the ozone layer which will heat up water temperature, melt glaciers, causing huge problems that could cause the end of the world.
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Amelia Earhart
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The first transcontinental female pilot. On her Round-The-World attempt she got off course and lost in the S. Pacific and hasn't been seen since.
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Bay of Pigs
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An unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Cuban Government in 1961, by CIA trained cuban exiles invading the country. They were defeated in 3 days. 
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Trail of Tears
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The removal of Native Americans to the southeast part of America in 1830. Thousands of Indians had their home ripped away from them.
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Pancho Villa
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June 5th 1878 - July 20th 1923

A famous general in the Mexican revolution. He took part in many of the most important and bloodiest battles.

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John Adams
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2nd President.

Born in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1735. He led in the movement for independence.

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