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World history

Hubble Space Telescope

History; World history

Large space telescope able to see farther than any other telescope at the end of the 20th century.

ethnic cleansing

History; World history

The removal of people of a specific ethnic group by means of genocide, terror, or forced expulsion.

Kwame Nkrumah

History; World history

(1909-1972) Independence leader who help lead Ghana out of European imperialism after World War II.

traditional economy

History; World history

Economic system in which decisions are made on the basis of customs, beliefs, habits, and religion.

acid rain

History; World history

Rain that contains pollutants due to the burning of fossil fuels. It is damaging to the environment.

antibiotics

History; World history

A substance that kills bacteria in the human body. It is used to prevent or treat various illnesses.

imperialism

History; World history

The complete control of a weaker nation’s social, economic, and political life by a stronger nation.

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