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Manuel Blanco Encalada

A man named Blanco was a leader. He led ships on the sea. He was the first president of Chile. He worked hard for his land. He helped his country grow. Do you like ships?

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Manuel Castells

Manuel Castells is a smart man. He writes books about people. He studies how we use computers. He helps us learn about our world. His work matters to many. Do you like to learn new things?

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Manuel Estrada Cabrera

Long ago, a man led Guatemala. His name was Estrada Cabrera. He stayed in power for a long time. He was not always kind to people. Later, the people helped change things. Can you imagine being a leader for so many years?

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Manuel Gamio

Manuel Gamio was a wise man. He studied old ways of life. He helped people learn about their past. This work matters to us today. He was a great leader. Do you like learning about history?

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Manuel I of Portugal

Long ago, there was a king. His name was Manuel. He ruled a place called Portugal. He sent ships to find new lands. This made his home very rich. He helped many people make art. Do you like to explore?

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Manuel L. Quezon

Manuel Quezon was a leader. He led the Philippines. He helped many people. He worked hard for his land. A city is named for him. Do you know any leaders?

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Manuel Luís Osório, Marquis of Erval

Osório was a brave soldier. He lived a long time ago. He helped many people in his land. He was a hero to his team. Do you want to be brave like him?

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Manuel Marulanda

A man named Manuel led a group. He lived in a land called Colombia. Long ago, there was much fighting there. He and his group stayed in the woods. This was a hard time for many. Do you know about Colombia?

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Manuel Montt

Manuel Montt was a leader in Chile. He was a president for many years. He helped build schools and trains. He worked hard to help his land. A town has his name today. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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Manuel Pinto da Costa

This man was a leader. He led a small land. He helped his people. He was a leader twice. He worked for his home. Do you want to learn more?

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Manuel Roxas

Manuel Roxas was a leader. He lived in the Philippines. He worked very hard for his country. He helped lead his people through a hard time. He was a president. Do you want to learn more?

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Manuel Zelaya

Manuel Zelaya was a leader in Honduras. He worked to help many people. He helped kids get free food at school. Long ago, some people took him from his job. This was very sad. Now, his wife is the leader. Do you know…

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Marbury v. Madison

Long ago, leaders had a big fight. One man wanted a new job. The new leaders said no. A court helped settle it. Now, courts can check the law. This helps keep things fair for all. Do you like rules?

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Marcelo H. del Pilar

Marcelo was a brave writer. He lived in a place called Bulacan. He wrote many stories. He wanted things to be fair for all. His words helped many people. Do you like to read stories?

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Marcia Langton

Marcia Langton is a writer. She is from Australia. She helps her people. She wants things to be fair. She works at a big school. Do you want to learn more?

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Marcos Pérez Jiménez

A leader ruled Venezuela. He built many roads. He built big bridges too. Some things were not fair. People worked to make things better. Now, Venezuela is a democracy. Do you like to learn about history?

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Marc Rich

Marc Rich was a man who traded oil. He worked in many far places. He did things that were not fair. This caused big trouble for him. He had to leave his home. A leader helped him later. Do you like to learn about people?

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Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Long ago, a man named Marcellus lived in Rome. He was a great leader. He led many soldiers in big battles. He helped keep his people safe. He was very brave. Can you be brave like him?

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Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted

Marcus Samuel was a busy man. He started a big oil company. He used ships to move oil. He also helped lead his city. He worked very hard every day. Do you like big ships?

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Margaret Fuller

Margaret Fuller was a great writer. She wrote many books. She helped women learn more. She also helped people be free. Her work still matters today. Do you like to read books?

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Margarita Simonyan

Margarita Simonyan works in news. She helps lead a news group. She tells stories from Russia. Her work matters to many people. She is a very busy leader. Do you like to watch the news?

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Marginal cost

Making things costs money. Making one more thing costs more. It might cost more for parts. It might cost more for help. This helps us know what to make. Do you like to make things?

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Margot Honecker

Margot Honecker was a leader in East Germany. She helped run the schools there. Some people thought her rules were not fair. Long ago, she made choices that hurt many families. Later, she moved to a far place called…

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Maria I of Portugal

Maria was a queen. She ruled a place called Portugal. She also ruled Brazil. Many sad things happened to her. She had a hard time being a leader. We can learn from her story. Do you like history?

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Marianne

Marianne is a symbol for France. She stands for being free. You can see her on stamps. She is on some coins too. She helps people feel proud. Do you see her in pictures?

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Mariano Melgarejo

Mariano Melgarejo was a leader in Bolivia. He was a soldier first. He became the president of his land. He was not always a kind leader. Many people worked to change things. Do you like to learn about history?

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Mariano Ospina Rodríguez

Mariano was a leader in Colombia. He helped lead his country. He also loved to grow coffee. He taught others how to do it too. His work helped many people. Do you like to drink coffee?

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Mariano Rivera Paz

Mariano Rivera Paz was a leader. He led a place called Guatemala. He was the first president there. Many years ago, there was much fighting. People worked hard to change things. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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Maria Ressa

Maria is a news writer. She tells true stories. She works hard to find the truth. This helps keep our world fair. We can learn a lot from her. Do you like to read news?

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Marie-Adélaïde, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg

Marie-Adélaïde was a leader. She was a queen for a place called Luxembourg. She ruled a long time ago. Many people were unhappy with her. She gave her job to her sister. Can you imagine being a queen?

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Marie Duplessis

Marie was a famous woman in France. She lived in a big city. She was very smart and kind. People wrote books about her. Her story is still told today. Do you like stories?

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Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma

Marie Louise was a queen. She lived a long time ago. She was married to a leader named Napoleon. This helped her country find peace. She ruled a place called Parma. Do you like stories about queens?

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Marilyn Strathern

Marilyn is a wise teacher. She studies how people live. She travels to far places. She learns how families work. Her work helps us all. Do you like to learn?

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Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

Marines learn how to fight. They use their hands and tools. They also learn to be good leaders. They wear colored belts. This shows what they know. It helps them work as a team. Do you like to learn new things?

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Marine Le Pen

Marine Le Pen is a leader in France. She works in politics. She ran to lead her whole country. She also leads a big group of people. Many people know her name. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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Marines

Marines are special people. They work on ships. They also work on land. They help people in big storms. They can be very brave. Do you like the sea?

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Mario García Menocal

Mario was a leader in Cuba. He was the president there. He helped make a new kind of money. Long ago, there was a big war. He helped his country join the fight. Do you want to learn more?

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Mario Savio

Mario Savio was a leader. He spoke up for what was right. He helped people stand up for their rights. He worked hard to make things fair. He is remembered for his big speeches. Do you like to speak up?

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Mário Soares

Mário Soares was a leader in Portugal. He worked hard for his people. He helped make his country a fair place. This helped many people live better lives. He was a very important man. Do you like to help others?

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas

Marjory was a writer. She lived in Florida. She loved the green grass and water. She wrote books to save it. Her work helped the land. She was very brave. Do you like nature?

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Market capitalization

Some people own parts of a company. We can use a number to see how big a company is. This number helps us rank them. It is a way to see their value. Does that make sense to you?

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Market economy

People buy and sell many things. This is a market. Prices change based on what people want. This helps us get what we need. It is a big way to work together. Do you like to shop?

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Market penetration

Stores want to sell more things. They sell what they have to more people. They might lower prices to help. They might use fun ads too. This helps a shop grow big. Do you like to shop?

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Marketplace

People go to markets to buy things. They buy food and clothes there. Some markets are open air. Some are inside buildings. Markets help us get what we need. They have been around for a long time. Do you like to shop…

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Market socialism

Some people want a new way to work. In this way, workers own their shops. They can trade with each other. This helps make things fair for all. It is a big idea about sharing. Do you think sharing is good?

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Market structure

People buy and sell many things. Some places have many sellers. This helps keep prices low. Other places have only one seller. That seller picks the price. How do we find what we need? Do you like to shop?

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Mark Felt

Mark Felt was a law officer. He worked for the FBI. He helped tell the truth. This helped a leader leave his job. His help was a big secret for a long time. Do you like secrets?

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Mark Hanna

Mark Hanna was a man from Ohio. He worked in many big businesses. He helped his friend win a big job. This job was for President. He was a very busy man. Do you like to help your friends?

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