Menelik II
Menelik II was a great leader. He ruled a place called Ethiopia. He helped his land grow very big. He also kept his land free. He is a hero to many. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSociety articles — Page 13
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Michael Collins (Irish leader)
Michael Collins was a leader in Ireland. He wanted his country to be free. He worked hard to help his people. He was a very brave man. Do you know what it means to be brave?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichiel de Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter was a great sailor. He led many big ships on the sea. He helped his people stay safe. He was like a grandfather to his crew. Many ships have his name today. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMiddle class
Some people are in the middle. They have enough for food and a home. They can also buy extra things. This helps them learn and stay well. It is a big group of people. Do you know people like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMikhail Bakunin
A man named Mikhail lived long ago. He wanted things to be fair. He had big ideas about freedom. He traveled to many far places. He worked hard to help people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail was a leader. He led a large country. He helped make new rules. He wanted people to have more freedom. This helped bring peace. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMilitarism
Some groups want a very strong army. They use it to grow their land. This can cause big fights. Many people work to find peace. It is good to be kind. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMilitary education and training
Soldiers must learn many new things. They learn to work as a team. They also learn how to stay strong. This helps them do their jobs well. Training can last a long time. Do you like to learn new skills?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMilitary exercise
Soldiers practice for their jobs. They do this to learn. They work together as a team. This helps them be ready. It is like a big game. Do you like to practice new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMilitary–industrial complex
Some groups work together. One group is the army. The other group makes tools for them. They help each other. This can change how a country works. Do you see how things change?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMilitary organization
Groups of people work together. They use a plan to stay organized. Some work on land. Some work on ships. Some work in the air. This helps keep a country safe. Do you like working in a team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMilitary rank
Groups of people use ranks. Ranks help people lead. Some leaders have more jobs. They also get more pay. People wear special marks on clothes. These marks show their rank. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMilitary reserve
Some soldiers stay back. They wait for a call. They help if things go wrong. They can help other troops rest. This keeps the group safe. Do you think they are ready?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMilitary science
People study how to use tools for defense. They learn how to plan and train. They also study new machines. This helps keep a country safe. It is a big job. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMilitary strategy
Leaders use plans to win. They plan how to move. They plan how to use tools. These plans help them reach goals. It is a very big job. Do you like making plans?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMilitary tactics
Soldiers use plans to fight. These plans help them move fast. They also help them stay safe. They use tools to help them win. These tools change over time. Do you like learning about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMilitia
A militia is a group of people. These people are not full-time soldiers. They help protect their homes. They work with the regular army. This helps keep people safe. Do you like helping others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMinority group
Some groups are small in a big group. They may have different ways to talk. They may have different ways to pray. Sometimes, things are not fair to them. People work hard to make things fair. Do you see many…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMobutu Sese Seko
Mobutu was a leader in Africa. He led a place called Zaire. He ruled for a very long time. Many things were unfair to people. He was a very rich man. Can you learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMoctezuma I
A king named Moctezuma ruled long ago. He led the Aztec people. He helped his city grow very large. He even helped bring fresh water to them. This helped many people live well. Can you imagine being a king?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMoctezuma II
Moctezuma was a great king. He ruled a big land. His people were called the Aztecs. He helped his people when food was hard to find. He was a very strong leader. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMohammad Mosaddegh
Mosaddegh was a leader in Iran. He wanted to help his people. He worked to make things fair. He also wanted his country to own its oil. Later, he lost his job. It was a sad time. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMohammad Reza Pahlavi
A man named Mohammad Reza was a leader. He ruled a place called Iran. He worked to help his country grow. Some people were not happy with his rules. Later, he had to leave his home. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMohammad Zahir Shah
Zahir Shah was a king. He ruled a place called Afghanistan. He helped his country grow. Many people liked him. He was a kind leader. He even came home after a long time. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMonopoly
A monopoly is when one shop sells a thing. No other shop sells it. They can pick the price. This can be unfair to people. It matters to how we buy things. Have you ever wanted to shop somewhere else?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMonroe Doctrine
A long time ago, a leader made a rule. He said that far away lands should stay away from the Americas. This helps keep the new lands safe. It matters for how we live today. Do you like to make rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMontesquieu
A man named Montesquieu lived long ago. He lived in France. He wrote books about how to lead. His ideas help make things fair. His work helps us today. Do you like reading books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMortgage
A mortgage is a special loan. It helps people buy a home. You pay the bank back over time. This helps many families have a place to live. It is a big help. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMoscow State University
A big school is in Moscow. It is a very old school. Many people go there to learn. It helps them find new things. It is a special place for study. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMother
A mother is a woman who cares for a child. She can give birth to a baby. Some mothers also adopt children. They help children grow up. This is a big job. Do you know a kind mother?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuammar Gaddafi
A man named Gaddafi ruled Libya. He was a leader for many years. He used oil money to build schools and homes. Some people liked his work. Others thought his rule was unfair. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a great leader. He helped start a new country. This country is called Pakistan. He worked hard for his people. He is a hero there. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuhammad Ali of Egypt
A leader named Ali lived long ago. He led a place called Egypt. He worked hard to make it strong. He built new schools and big farms. He helped Egypt change in many ways. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMurder
Some things are very wrong. It is wrong to hurt a person. This is called murder. Most places have rules about this. People work hard to keep us safe. Do you know how we stay safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMustafa Kemal Atatürk
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was a great leader. He helped start a new country called Turkey. He made many big changes for his people. These changes helped Turkey grow. He wanted everyone to have a fair life. Do you know…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNader Shah
Long ago, a man named Nader lived in Iran. He was a very strong leader. He fought many battles to win land. He helped bring his people back together. Nader was a very powerful king. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNapoleonic Code
Long ago, France had many rules. They were hard to follow. A leader named Napoleon helped. He made one big book of rules. This book helped many people. It made things fair and clear. Do you like rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNapoleon III
Napoleon III was a leader in France. He helped build many new things. He helped make trains and roads. He also helped many people find work. He was a very busy man. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNarendra Modi
Narendra Modi is a leader in India. He helps run a very large country. He was a leader in a place called Gujarat. Many people know him well. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNational Autonomous University of Mexico
This is a big school in Mexico. It has many students. They go there to learn new things. Many smart people study here. It is a very special place. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNational flag
A flag shows a country. It can have colors and shapes. These tell a story. Many people fly them. They help us feel proud. Do you have a flag?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNational park
A national park is a special place. The land is for nature. It helps plants and animals live. People can visit the park too. It is a gift for us. Do you like to visit parks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNational security
Governments work to keep us safe. They protect our homes and food. They also protect our water and air. This helps everyone live well. We all want to feel safe. Do you feel safe today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNaval mine
A sea mine is a tool in the water. It waits for a ship to hit it. This can be very dangerous. People work hard to find them. Special ships help clean the water. Do you think the sea is big?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNaval warfare
People fight on the sea. They use big ships. This has happened for a long time. It helps groups stay safe. It is very interesting to learn about. Do you like boats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNavy
A navy is a group of ships. They sail on the big ocean. They work on rivers too. They help keep the water safe. It is a very big job. Do you like boats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNazism
Long ago, a group ruled Germany. They were led by a man named Adolf Hitler. They were not kind to many people. They treated others very unfairly. This was a very sad time. Do you know how people can be kind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNegligence
We must be careful with others. We should not cause harm. If we are not careful, people might get hurt. This can happen to people or things. It is good to think of others. Do you try to be careful?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article