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William Lloyd Garrison

William was a brave man. He wanted to end slavery. Slavery was very unfair to many people. He wrote a paper to help. He spoke up for what was right. Can you be brave like him?

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William Lyon Mackenzie

A man named William lived long ago. He wrote news for many people. He wanted things to be fair. He led a group to make changes. Some things did not go well. But he never gave up. Do you like to help others?

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William Lyon Mackenzie King

William was a leader in Canada. He helped many people. He was the leader for a long time. He helped his country through hard times. He worked to make things better. Do you know any leaders?

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William Massey

William Massey was a leader. He lived in New Zealand. He helped many farmers. He was a very busy man. We can learn about him. Do you like history?

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William McKinley

William McKinley was a leader. He was the president of the United States. He worked hard for his country. He helped the nation grow. Many people remember his work. Can you learn more about him?

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William Nordhaus

William Nordhaus is a smart man. He studies how money and nature work together. He helps us learn about our changing world. His work helps us plan for the future. He even won a very big prize. Do you want to learn more?

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William O. Douglas

William Douglas was a great judge. He worked for a big court. He helped make rules for the land. He worked there for a long time. He helped people stay free. Do you like to help others?

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William Petty

William Petty was a very smart man. He studied many things. He was a doctor and a scientist. He also liked to study money. He helped people understand how the world works. Can you learn something new today?

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William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham

A man named William Pitt was a leader. He lived a long time ago. He was very good at talking. He helped his country win a big war. He worked hard to make things better. Do you like to lead?

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William Rehnquist

William Rehnquist was a top judge. He worked in a big court. He helped lead the court for many years. He worked very hard at his job. He made many big choices. Do you like to help people?

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William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim

Bill Slim was a brave leader. He led a big army. He worked hard in many lands. He helped his people stay strong. He was a very good leader. Do you like stories about heroes?

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William Stanley Jevons

A man named William was a thinker. He studied how people use things. He used math to help us learn. He also made a machine for logic. His work helps us today. Do you like math?

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William Tecumseh Sherman

William Sherman was a soldier. He led many men in a big war. He was a very smart leader. Some people thought his ways were too hard. He helped his country stay together. Do you like stories about leaders?

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William Tolbert

William Tolbert was a leader. He helped lead Liberia. He worked to make things better for many people. He also wanted to help the country grow. Later, things became very hard for the people. Do you want to learn more…

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William Tubman

William Tubman was a leader. He led a place called Liberia. He helped his country grow. He built many new roads. He also built new hospitals. He worked hard for his people. Do you like to help others?

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William Unek

A man named William did very bad things. He hurt many people in two places. He lived a long time ago. This was a very sad time. People worked hard to find him. Do you want to learn more?

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William Vickrey

William was a smart teacher. He studied how money works. He helped people think about fair rules. He won a very big prize. His ideas help us today. Do you like to learn new things?

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William V, Prince of Orange

A long time ago, a man named William lived in a place called the Netherlands. He was a leader for his people. He loved to collect art. Later, things became very hard for him. He had to move far away to live in…

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William Westmoreland

William Westmoreland was a leader in the Army. He led many soldiers in a big war. This war was in a place called Vietnam. It was a hard time for many people. Many people worked to make things better. Do you like to…

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Wilma Mankiller

Wilma was a great leader. She helped the Cherokee people. She worked to make things better. She built many new things. She is a hero to many. Do you want to learn more about her?

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Winchester measure

Long ago, kings made rules for size. They used a tool to measure grain. It was called the Winchester measure. This helps us know how much food we have. It is a very old way to measure. Do you like to measure things?

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Wind River Indian Reservation

Many tribes live on this land. Two groups share this place. They are the Shoshone and the Arapaho. This land is very big. It has mountains and rivers. It is a special home for them. Do you like to explore?

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Winfield Scott

Winfield Scott was a great leader. He led many soldiers. He worked for the army for a long time. He even tried to be president. He helped his country stay together. Do you like stories about leaders?

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Winnie Mandela

Winnie Mandela was a brave leader. She lived in South Africa. She worked hard for fair rules. Many people called her a hero. Some things she did were very hard and sad. Do you know about her?

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Wiranto

Wiranto is a leader in Indonesia. He was a general in the army. He also worked in the government. Some people say he was part of things that were not fair. He says this is not true. Do you want to learn more about him?

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Wirtschaftswunder

Long ago, things were hard in some places. Many buildings were broken. But people worked very hard. They built new things. Soon, many families had more food. They even had cars! It was a big change. Can you imagine…

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Władysław I Herman

Long ago, a man led Poland. His name was Władysław. He was a duke. He built many churches. He helped many people live there. He was a kind leader. Do you like old stories?

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Władysław IV Vasa

Long ago, there was a king named Władysław. He ruled a large land. He loved music and art. He also helped his people stay safe. He was a very busy leader. Do you like to learn about kings?

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Władysław Sikorski

Władysław Sikorski was a brave leader. He helped his home country, Poland. He led many people in a big war. He also worked in the government. He worked hard to help his people. Do you like to help others?

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Wojciech Jaruzelski

A man named Wojciech led Poland. He was a leader many years ago. He lived through hard times. He made big choices for his people. Some people liked him. Some people did not. Do you like to lead?

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Women in the military

Women have served in armies for a long time. Some women helped as nurses. Others worked in many other ways. Today, women do many jobs in the military. It is a big part of their lives. Do you know any women who serve?

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Women's college

Some colleges are just for women. They help women learn many things. These schools teach math and art. This helps women do great work. It is a special way to learn. Do you want to learn too?

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Women's studies

People study how women live. They learn about women's lives. This helps us all. It makes the world better. We can learn a lot. Do you want to learn too?

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Worker cooperative

Some people own their own shops. The workers make the rules. They work together as a team. This helps them stay strong. It is a kind way to work. Do you like working in a team?

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Workers' Party of Korea

A big group leads North Korea. They have been around a long time. They help run the country. A leader named Kim Jong Un is in charge now. This group matters to the people there. Do you know about leaders?

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Working time

Working time is when we do jobs. Some people work many hours. Other people work fewer hours. This helps us have time to play. Laws help keep work fair. Do you like to play?

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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Rules help keep workers safe. They use labels on cans. These labels tell us about things. People learn how to use them. This helps everyone stay well. Do you like to stay safe?

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Workweek and weekend

We have days for work. We also have days for rest. Most people rest on the weekend. This helps us feel good. It is a time to play. Do you like your days off?

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World Economic Forum

Many leaders meet to talk. They meet in a snowy place. They talk about how to help the world. This helps people work together. It is a big job. Can you help the world too?

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World government

Some people dream of one world. They want all lands to work as one. This would help us stay safe. It could help us be kind. We can work together. Do you think we can do this?

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World Heritage Committee

People work to save old places. They look at special spots on Earth. These spots are very special to us. They help us learn about the past. We can help keep them safe. Do you like old places?

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World Jewish Congress

A group of people work together. They help many Jewish people. This group started a long time ago. They help people stay safe and fair. It is a big group. Do you like helping others?

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World population

Many people live on Earth today. There are over 8 billion people. Long ago, people lived in small groups. They grew food to help more people live. Now, our world is very big. Do you know how many people live near you?

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World-systems theory

The world is like one big team. Some places are very rich. Other places are very poor. This happens because of how we trade. It can be unfair to some people. Do you think we can make it fair?

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Writ

A writ is a written order. It comes from a leader. It tells a person what to do. Long ago, kings used them. They helped people get help. It is a way to follow rules. Have you ever followed an order?

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Writers Guild of America

Groups help people who write stories. They work for movies and TV. These groups help writers get paid. They also give out awards. This makes work better for everyone. Do you like stories?

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Wrongdoing

Sometimes people do things that are wrong. They might break a rule. They might be mean to others. This can be very unfair. We work to make things right. Do you know how to be kind?

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Wrongful execution

Sometimes, the law makes a mistake. An innocent person might be punished for something they did not do. This is very sad. People work hard to fix these mistakes. They want things to be fair. Can we help make things…

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