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Heungseon Daewongun

Long ago, a man led Korea. He was the king's father. He helped the king rule. He wanted to keep his land safe. He worked hard to fix many things. Do you like to help your family?

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Heydar Aliyev

Heydar Aliyev was a leader. He lived in a place called Azerbaijan. He was a very powerful man for a long time. He led his people in many ways. He was a very important person to know. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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Hezbollah

A group called Hezbollah is in Lebanon. They have many fighters. They also help people with schools. Some people do not like them. They have been in wars. Can you find Lebanon on a map?

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H. H. Asquith

H. H. Asquith was a leader. He led the country. He helped make new laws. He lived a long time ago. He worked very hard. Do you like to help people?

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H. H. Holmes

A man named H. H. Holmes lived long ago. He was not a kind person. He told many lies to people. He also did very bad things. People in Chicago were very sad. Do you think it is important to tell the truth?

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Hiawatha

Long ago, a man named Hiawatha lived. He was a great leader. He helped many tribes live in peace. He worked to make things fair. This helped people stay together. Do you like peace?

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Hibatullah Akhundzada

A man named Akhundzada is a leader. He is the leader of a group in Afghanistan. He makes many big rules. Some of these rules are hard for girls. This matters to many people. Do you know about Afghanistan?

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Hierarchy

Some things are put in order. Some things are high. Some things are low. This helps us see how things work. It can be like a big team. We use these orders every day. Do you see orders around you?

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Hiero II of Syracuse

Long ago, a man named Hiero ruled a city. He was a strong leader. He worked with a smart man named Archimedes. They built many things together. Hiero helped his people live well. Do you like to build things?

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Hifikepunye Pohamba

Hifikepunye Pohamba was a leader. He helped the land of Namibia. He was their president for a long time. He worked hard for his people. He wanted more schools for kids. Do you like to help others?

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Higinio Morínigo

Long ago, a man named Higinio led Paraguay. He was a leader in the army. He became the president of the country. He made many rules for the people. Some of his rules were not fair. Later, he had to leave his job. Do…

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Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton is a leader. She worked in many big jobs. She helped people in the government. She also helped many children. She worked very hard for her country. Do you want to learn more?

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Hindutva

Some people have big ideas about a country. They want one group to lead. This idea is called Hindutva. It started a long time ago. It talks about a shared way of life. Do you know about different ways people live?

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Hipólito Yrigoyen

Hipólito Yrigoyen was a leader. He lived in Argentina. He helped many poor people. He made life better for workers. He wanted things to be fair. Do you like to help others?

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Hiram Johnson

Hiram Johnson was a leader. He helped many people in California. He worked to make rules fair. He was a governor and a senator. He worked very hard for his state. Do you like to help others?

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Hiram Wesley Evans

Long ago, a man led a group called the Klan. This group was not kind to many people. They did not treat everyone fairly. This was very wrong. The group's leader wanted power. Can you imagine a world that is fair for all?

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Hiroshi Ōshima

Long ago, a man named Hiroshi lived in Japan. He was a leader for his country. He went to work in a far land. He talked to many big leaders there. This work changed how many people lived. Can you imagine being so far…

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Hissène Habré

A man named Hissène Habré led Chad. He was a leader for many years. He was not a kind leader. He treated many people very unfairly. Later, a court said he must go to jail. Do you want to learn more?

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Historically black colleges and universities

Long ago, some schools were made for Black students. These schools helped people learn. They gave many people a chance to grow. These schools still help many students today. They are very special. Do you like to…

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Historical race concepts

People have many ways to look. Long ago, people used different words. They did not use the word we use now. They looked at skin and hair. Now we know we are all one. Do you see how we are all the same?

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Historic preservation

People work to save old things. They save old buildings and lands. This helps us learn about the past. It is good to keep these places. We can visit them today. Do you like old buildings?

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History of anthropology

People like to study humans. This is called anthropology. It helps us learn about people. We learn how they live. It is a very big job. Do you like to learn about people?

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History of capitalism

People use money to trade. Some people own land and tools. They work to make more money. This is called capitalism. It helps things grow. It can also be hard for some. Do you like to trade things?

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History of criminal justice

People have always worked to be fair. Long ago, people made rules. Rules helped keep everyone safe. They helped people live together. These rules change over time. We still use rules today. Do you follow rules at home?

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History of democracy

People can work together to lead. They make rules as a group. This is called democracy. It helps everyone have a say. It matters to us today. Do you like to make choices with friends?

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History of human rights

People want to be treated fairly. Long ago, leaders made rules to help. These rules helped people live well. They helped people follow their own faith. This matters to all of us today. Do you think rules help people?

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History of liberalism

Some people believe in being free. They want everyone to be fair. This idea helps people live together. It makes the world a better place. We can all be kind. Do you like to be free?

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History of macroeconomic thought

People study how money works. They look at how we buy things. Some people study how we save. This helps us understand the world. It is very interesting. Do you want to learn more?

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History of political science

People have studied power for a long time. They look at how leaders rule. They study how laws work. This helps us live together. It is a way to learn about our world. Do you want to learn about leaders?

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History of social democracy

Long ago, workers wanted things to be fair. They wanted to help each other. They worked to make life better for all. This helped many people in the world. Do you want to learn more?

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History of socialism

Some people want things to be fair. They want to share. They want to help everyone. Long ago, many people had this idea. They wanted to help the poor. This helps us think about others. Do you like to share with friends?

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Hizb ut-Tahrir

A group called Hizb ut-Tahrir exists. It wants to change how many people live. They want one big group to lead. This group is in many places. Some leaders say they are not allowed. Do you want to learn more?

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Hjalmar Schacht

A man named Hjalmar Schacht lived in Germany. He worked with money and banks. He helped lead the banks for a long time. Later, he worked for a new group of leaders. Things became very hard for him. He was even put in…

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Hoax

A hoax is a trick. People tell a fake story. They want to shock others. Sometimes it is just a joke. Other times it can be mean. It can even be for money. Have you ever seen a trick like that?

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Hōjō Tokimune

Long ago, a man named Tokimune led Japan. He was a strong leader. He helped his people stay safe from others. He also helped new ways of prayer grow. Do you like stories about brave leaders?

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Hokkaido University

This is a big school in Japan. It helps people learn many things. It has green parks and trees. Many people visit to see the gold trees. It is a very special place. Do you like to learn new things?

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Holdout (real estate)

Some people stay in their homes. They do not want to sell. Big buildings are built around them. This can look very strange. It is a way to stand tall. Have you ever seen a house like that?

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Holocaust denial

Long ago, a very sad thing happened. Many people were hurt in a war. Some people now say this did not happen. This is not true. We use facts to learn the truth. Do you like learning about history?

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Home economics

Some classes teach how to run a home. You can learn to cook food. You can learn to sew clothes. These skills help us every day. It is good to learn. Do you like to cook?

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Home insurance

Home insurance helps your house. It helps if things break. It can help with fire or wind. It also helps with your things inside. This makes life safer for you. Do you have a home?

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Home invasion

Sometimes bad things happen at home. A person may enter a house without asking. They might try to take things. This can be very scary for families. People work hard to stay safe. Do you feel safe in your home?

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Homeland

A homeland is a place you call home. It can be the land where you were born. Some people call it a motherland. Others call it a fatherland. It is where your family lived long ago. This place is very special to you.…

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Homeschooling

Some kids learn at home. A parent can be the teacher. They can learn in many ways. This helps kids learn at their own pace. It can be a fun way to learn. Do you like learning at home?

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Homework

Teachers give tasks to do at home. You might read or do math. This can help you learn. But it can also make you feel tired. It takes time away from play. Do you have homework today?

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Honda Tadakatsu

Long ago, a brave man lived in Japan. His name was Honda Tadakatsu. He was a great leader. He fought in many battles. He always stayed safe and strong. He helped his friend rule the land. Do you like stories about…

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Hongzhi Emperor

Long ago, a king ruled China. His name was Hongzhi. He worked very hard. He helped the people have more food. He was a good leader. Do you like to help others?

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Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau

A man named Mirabeau lived in France. He was a great speaker. He helped lead his people. He spoke to make things better. People thought he was a hero. Do you like to listen to stories?

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Honor killing

Some people are treated very unfairly. In some places, families hurt their own. They do this to keep a good name. This is very sad and wrong. Many people work to make things better. Do you know how to be kind?

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