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Adolf Hitler

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(1889-1945) Austrian-born leader of Germany. He co-founded the Nazi Party in Germany, and gained control of the country as chancellor in 1933. Hitler started World War II with the invasion of Poland. ...

Glorious Revolution

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Political revolution in Great Britain in 1688 that put William and Mary on the throne, while limiting the power of the monarchy and making Parliament supreme. This event marks the beginning of a ...

Lech Walesa

History; World history

(1943- ) Polish labour union leader, Nobel laureate, and President of Poland from 1990 to 1995. He was instrumental in the collapse of communism in Poland and throughout Eastern Europe through the ...

Estates General

History; World history

The legislative body of France. Composed of representatives from the three estates which are Clergy in the First Estate, Nobles in the Second Estate, and peasants in the Third Estate. Each Estate is ...

Christianity

History; World history

Currently the most popular religion in the world based on the number of worshippers found throughout the world. While this monotheistic religion developed from Judaism, there are several key ...

Gwangju democratisation Movement

History; World history

The Gwangju democratisation Movement was a popular uprising against the South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan from 18 May to 27 May 1980. The movement was ultimately crushed by the South Korean army. ...

Seven Years’ War

History; World history

The Seven Years' War was a global military war between 1756 and 1763 involving most of the great powers of the time and affecting Europe, North America, Central America, West Africa, India and the ...

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