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Nelson W. Aldrich

Nelson Aldrich was a leader. He helped run the country. He worked in a big office. He made rules for money. His work helped many people. Do you like to help others?

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Neoclassical economics

People buy and sell many things. Sellers have things to sell. Buyers want to buy them. They work together to pick a price. This helps us get what we need. It is how we use what we have. Do you like to shop?

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Neocolonialism

Some countries have a lot of power. They use that power to control others. They do this with money or trade. This can be unfair to some places. It makes it hard for them to be free. Can you think of ways to be fair?

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Neoconservatism

Some people have new ideas about how to lead. They wanted to help spread freedom. They joined a new group a long time ago. This group helped make big choices. They wanted to make the world better. Do you like to help…

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Neoliberalism

Some people have new ideas about money. These ideas help businesses grow. They change how leaders spend money. This matters to how we live. It is a big topic. Do you want to learn more?

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Neo-Nazism

Some people follow bad ideas. They want to be better than others. This is not fair to everyone. Many places have laws to stop this. We must be kind to all people. Do you like to be kind?

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Nepotism

Sometimes, leaders give jobs to family. This is called nepotism. It can happen in many places. It can be unfair to others. Do you think jobs should go to the best person?

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Néstor Kirchner

Néstor Kirchner was a leader. He was the president of Argentina. He worked hard to help his country. His wife was also a leader. He helped many people. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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Nestor Makhno

Long ago, a man named Nestor lived in Ukraine. He was born into a poor family. He wanted things to be fair for all people. He led a group of workers and farmers. They worked together to share land. Do you think…

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Neutral country

Some countries stay out of wars. They do not pick a side. This helps keep peace. Some keep a small army to stay safe. It is a way to be calm. Do you like peace?

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Neville Chamberlain

Neville Chamberlain was a leader. He led a country called Britain. He tried to keep peace. Sometimes things did not go as planned. He worked hard for his people. Do you want to learn more?

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New Economic Policy

Long ago, a country had a hard time. People did not have enough food. A leader named Lenin made a new plan. This plan let people buy and sell things. It helped the country grow again. Can you imagine a new plan like…

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New Left

Long ago, many people wanted change. They wanted things to be fair. They asked for more freedom. Some people went to school to protest. They wanted peace in the world. Do you want to help others?

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New Statesman

The New Statesman is a magazine. It tells news about people. It tells stories about books too. It started a long time ago. People still read it today. Do you like to read news?

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Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich was a leader in the government. He helped make many new rules. He worked in a big place called the House. This job was very important to him. He worked hard for many years. Do you like to help people?

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New World Order conspiracy theory

Some people have big fears. They think a secret group wants to rule the world. They think this group wants to change how every country works. This idea is called a theory. Do you know about big ideas like this?

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New York City Police Department

The NYPD is a large group of police. They work in New York City. They help keep the city safe. Some people have worked to make things better. Many people see them in movies. Do you live in a big city?

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New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is big. It has many books for you. You can visit many places to read. It has stone lions at the door. These lions are very famous. We can learn so much there. Do you like to read books?

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New York University

A big school is in New York. It helps many people learn. It has many buildings in the city. Students go there to study. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn too?

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Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme

Ngapoi was a leader in Tibet. He helped make new rules. He worked to change things. This helped his people. He was a very busy man. Do you like to help others?

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Ngo Dinh Diem

Diệm was a leader in Vietnam. He lived a long time ago. He worked hard to help his country. Later, many people were unhappy with him. This led to a very sad end. Do you want to learn more?

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Nguyễn Khánh

A man named Nguyễn Khánh lived in Vietnam. He was a leader in the army. He helped lead the country for a short time. Many people worked hard to lead. It was a busy time for him. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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Nguyễn Phú Trọng

Nguyễn Phú Trọng was a leader in Vietnam. He helped lead his country for many years. He worked hard to make things fair. He met many other leaders from around the world. He helped his country grow. Do you want to…

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Nguyễn Văn Thiệu

A man named Thieu lived in Vietnam. He was a leader in the army. Later, he became the president. He led his people for many years. It was a hard time for his land. Do you want to learn more?

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Niall Ferguson

Niall Ferguson is a man who studies the past. He writes many books. He also makes shows for TV. He teaches at big schools. He tells stories about how the world works. Do you like stories about the past?

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Nicholas Christakis

Nicholas is a smart teacher. He studies how people work together. He looks at how friends help each other. This helps us stay healthy. His work is very big. Do you like to help your friends?

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Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen

Nicholas was a smart man. He studied math and money. He said we must care for our earth. Using things from nature can change them. This matters for our world. Do you like to help the earth?

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Nicholas I of Montenegro

Nikola was a king. He lived in a place called Montenegro. He helped his people grow. He even wrote songs. People call him a father to many kings. Do you like songs?

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Nicholas Murray Butler

Nicholas Murray Butler was a teacher. He led a big school. He also worked for peace. He won a special prize for this. Some people did not like him. Do you like to learn new things?

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Nicolás Maduro

Nicolás Maduro is a leader in Venezuela. He used to drive a bus. Then he became a leader. Many people in his country have had a hard time. Some people left to find a better life. Do you know where Venezuela is?

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Nicolas Sarkozy

Nicolas Sarkozy was a leader in France. He was the President of France. He worked in many big jobs. He had a hard time with some rules later. He had to go to court. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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Nicolau Lobato

A man named Nicolau was a hero. He led his people. Many years ago, a war happened. He worked hard to help his land. Now, a big airport has his name. Do you know a hero?

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Niece and nephew

A niece or nephew is part of your family. They are the kids of your brother or sister. Girls are called nieces. Boys are called nephews. They call you an aunt or uncle. Do you have a niece or nephew?

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Nie Rongzhen

Nie Rongzhen was a leader in China. He studied science in a far land. He helped build many new things. His work helped his country grow. He was a very busy man. Do you like to learn new things?

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Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage is a leader in the UK. He works in the government. He leads a group called Reform UK. He has been a leader for a long time. He helps people share their ideas. Do you like to share your ideas?

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Nigerian naira

The naira is money used in Nigeria. It has paper notes and metal coins. A big bank makes this money. This money helps people buy things. It is very important to the country. Do you like to use coins?

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Niklas Luhmann

Niklas Luhmann was a smart man. He lived in Germany. He studied how people talk and work together. He wrote many books about the world. His ideas help us learn. Do you like to learn new things?

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Nikolai Bukharin

Nikolai was a leader in Russia. He wrote many books. He worked with many people. Long ago, things became very hard for him. He was treated unfairly by his leaders. We can learn from his life. Do you like to read books?

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Nikolai Ogarkov

Nikolai Ogarkov was a big leader. He led many soldiers. He worked very hard to help his country. He even used new tools. He was a very important man. Do you like learning about leaders?

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Nikolai Podgorny

Nikolai Podgorny was a leader. He lived in a place called the Soviet Union. He worked very hard to help his people. He helped make food for them. He was a very big leader. Do you like to help others?

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Nikolai Shvernik

Nikolai was a leader in a large land. He worked in big factories. Later, he helped run the country. He also worked to make things fair for people. He lived a long life. Can you imagine being a leader?

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Nikola Pašić

Nikola Pašić was a great leader. He helped lead many people. He worked for his country for a long time. He helped make a new land. He was a very busy man. Do you like to lead?

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NIMBY

Some people do not want new things nearby. They may say "not in my backyard." This can be about new roads or big shops. They might worry about noise or cars. It is a way to speak up. Do you like changes in your town?

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Ninoy Aquino

Ninoy was a leader in the Philippines. He spoke up for his people. He spent time in jail for his ideas. Later, many people worked to make things better. His family helped lead the country. Do you like to help others?

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Nizam-ul-Mulk, Asaf Jah I

A man named Asaf Jah was a leader. He lived a long time ago. He was a great soldier. He helped to rule a large land. His work helped to start a new group of rulers. Do you like learning about kings?

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Nizar Nayyouf

Nizar was a man who wrote stories. He lived in a place called Syria. He spoke up for what was fair. This was hard for him. He was in prison for a long time. Now he helps people. Do you like to tell the truth?

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Nobusuke Kishi

Nobusuke Kishi was a leader in Japan. He helped run big businesses. Long ago, he did things that were very unfair to many people. Later, he became the leader of Japan. He helped start a big group for his party. Do…

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Non-Aligned Movement

Many countries work together. They do not pick sides. Long ago, two big groups fought. These countries chose to stay neutral. This helps them stay free. It helps them help each other. Can you name a country?

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