Smith, Adam
(1723-1790) British philosopher, writer, and economist. His book, The Wealth of Nations, describes his theory on free trade, otherwise known as laissez-faire economics.
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Change and Turning Points
smallpox
A highly contagious disease. Symptoms include high fever and scar-producing blisters. It can be fatal.
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Slavic
Ethnic group of indo-European descent which includes Russians, Bulgarians, and Poles.
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slavery
A system of forced labor.
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self-determination
Refers to a number of distinct human rights. These include the right to equality under the law, the right to a nationality, the right to freely leave and return to a person's country of origin, the right to freedom from persecution because of race, religion, or gender, and a host of others.
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seed drill
Machine designed by Jethro Tull which mechanically planted seeds.
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Scientific Revolution
An offshoot of the Renaissance in which scientists questioned traditional beliefs about the workings of the universe. One of the main ideas to come out of the Scientific Revolution was the use of the Scientific Method. The Scientific Method uses observation and experimentation to explain theories on how the universe works.
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Scientific Method
Uses observation and experimentation to explain theories on the workings of the universe.
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scholar
A person who possesses a great deal of knowledge, usually an academic who specializes in a particular subject area.
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samurai
Warrior class during Japanﾒs feudal age.
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