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(Encyclopedia) coeducation, instruction of both sexes in the same institution. The economic benefits gained from joint classes and the need to secure equality for women in industrial, professional,…Chauncy, Charles
(Encyclopedia) Chauncy, CharlesChauncy, Charleschônˈsē, chänˈ– [key], 1705–87, American Congregational clergyman, b. Boston. He was ordained as a minister of the First Church, Boston, in 1727 and…Aix-la-Chapelle, Treaty of
(Encyclopedia) Aix-la-Chapelle, Treaty ofAix-la-Chapelle, Treaty ofĕks-lä-shäpĕlˈ [key]. 1 Compact of May 2, 1668, that ended the French invasion of the Spanish Netherlands (see Devolution, War of).…Aberdeen, George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th earl of
(Encyclopedia) Aberdeen, George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th earl ofAberdeen, George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th earl ofăbˌədēnˈ [key], 1784–1860, British statesman. He served (1813) as ambassador extraordinary at…harbor seal
(Encyclopedia) harbor seal, most commonly seen seal of the Northern Hemisphere, Phoca vitulina. Harbor seals are found along coasts and in sheltered bays and harbors of North America, Europe, and NE…Zenger, John Peter
(Encyclopedia) Zenger, John PeterZenger, John Peterzĕngˈər [key], 1697–1746, American journalist, b. Germany. He emigrated to America in 1710 and was trained in the printing trade by the pioneer…Townshend Acts
(Encyclopedia) Townshend Acts, 1767, originated by Charles Townshend and passed by the English Parliament shortly after the repeal of the Stamp Act. They were designed to collect revenue from the…Declaration of Rights and Grievances
Declaration of Rights and Grievances14 October 1774Abstract When the First Continental Congress met in September and October 1774, the delegates made several major decisions. Among those was…British Parliment: The Currency Act of 1764
The Currency Act of 1764British Parliment1 September 1764WHEREAS great quantities of paper bills of credit have been created and issued in his Majesty's colonies or plantations in America, by…aphid
(Encyclopedia) aphid or plant louse, tiny, usually green, soft-bodied, pear-shaped insect injurious to vegetation. It is also called greenfly and blight. Aphids are mostly under 1&fslsh;4 in. (6…Trending
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