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Ramón Freire

Ramón Freire was a leader. He helped his country, Chile. He worked hard to help people. He even helped start free schools. He was a very busy man. Do you like to help others?

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Ramón Grau

Ramón Grau was a doctor. He lived in Cuba. He helped lead the country. He made new rules for workers. This helped many people. He worked hard for his home. Do you like to help others?

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Ramon Magsaysay

Ramon was a leader in the Philippines. He worked on cars first. Then he helped his country. He was a kind president. He opened his palace to all people. Do you like to help others?

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Ramón Villeda Morales

Ramón was a leader in Honduras. He was a doctor for kids. He helped many people. He built new schools. He also helped with health. He worked to make things fair. Can you imagine being a leader?

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Ramsay MacDonald

Ramsay MacDonald was a leader. He helped start a big group. This group was called the Labour Party. He even became a Prime Minister. He worked hard for his people. Do you like to lead groups?

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Ramzan Kadyrov

Ramzan Kadyrov is a leader. He leads a place called Chechnya. His father was a leader too. Long ago, there was much fighting. Now, he is in charge. Do you know much about leaders?

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Rano Karno

Rano Karno is a famous man. He was an actor in movies. He also helps lead his city. He worked very hard. He can do many jobs. Do you like movies?

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Raoni Metuktire

Raoni is a leader. He lives in the big forest. He helps keep the trees safe. He works hard to help the land. He is a hero to many. Do you like the forest?

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Raphael Lemkin

A man named Raphael Lemkin wanted to help people. He was a lawyer. He made a new word to name a very sad thing. This word helps us talk about being fair. He worked hard to make the world better. Do you want to be…

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Rashid Karami

Rashid Karami was a leader. He lived in a place called Lebanon. He helped lead his people many times. He worked hard during a sad time. He was a kind man. Do you want to learn more?

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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

A group called the RSS started long ago. They wanted to help Hindu people. They worked to make people strong. Some people thought they were not kind to others. Many people still talk about them today. Do you know…

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Rate of return

A return is a profit. It is when you make more money. You can also lose money. This helps you see how well things work. It is a way to learn. Do you like to save money?

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Ratification

Sometimes people make a big plan. They must say yes to the plan first. This is called ratification. It makes the plan real. It helps everyone follow the rules. Does a plan need a yes?

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Rational choice model

People make many choices every day. We think about what we want. We pick what is best for us. This helps us plan our lives. It is a smart way to live. Do you like to make plans?

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Rationing

Sometimes there is not enough stuff. People must share what they have. They use special stamps to get food. This helps everyone get a little bit. It can be hard to wait. Do you like to share with friends?

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Ratko Mladić

A man named Ratko Mladić was a leader. He led an army in a war. Many people were hurt during this time. This was very sad and unfair. Later, he was caught and sent to jail. Do you want to learn more?

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Rauf Denktaş

Rauf Denktaş was a leader. He lived on an island. He helped his people many years ago. He also liked to take photos. He wrote many books, too. Do you like to take photos?

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Raúl Alfonsín

Raúl was a leader in Argentina. He helped his country have fair votes. Many years ago, things were not fair. He worked hard to make things better. He was a kind man. Do you like to help people?

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Raúl Castro

Raúl Castro was a leader in Cuba. He helped lead his country. He worked with his brother, Fidel. He was a leader for many years. He helped change things for people. Do you want to learn more about him?

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Raúl Leoni

Raúl Leoni was a leader. He was the president of Venezuela. He helped build big roads and bridges. He also helped make new jobs. He worked hard for his country. Do you like to build things?

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Ravachol

Long ago, a man named Ravachol lived in France. He had a very hard life. He was often very poor. He did things that were not right. He also tried to fight for what he thought was fair. Many people still talk about…

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Raymond Poincaré

Raymond was a leader in France. He was a lawyer first. He helped many people. Later, he was the president. He worked to keep his country safe. Do you like to help others?

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Raymond Washington

A man named Raymond lived in Los Angeles. He started a large group of people. This group was called the Crips. Later, things became very hard for the group. Many people were hurt. This was a sad time. Do you think…

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Raymond Williams

Raymond Williams was a writer. He lived in Wales. He wrote many books. His books helped us learn. Many people read his words. He was a kind teacher. Do you like to read books?

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R. B. Bennett

R. B. Bennett was a leader in Canada. He was a very busy man. He worked in law and business. He also helped many people. He was a leader for the whole country. Can you imagine being a leader?

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Reactionary

Some people want things to go back. They want the old ways to stay. They do not like big changes. This can be a hard way to live. Do you like old things? We can learn more soon.

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Reaganomics

A leader named Ronald Reagan had a plan. He wanted to help the country. He made taxes lower for many people. This was meant to help businesses grow. Some people liked this idea. Others had different ideas. Do you…

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Realpolitik

Some leaders make big choices. They look at what is real. They do not just follow big ideas. They try to do what works. This helps their country stay strong. Do you think this is smart?

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Real property

Real property is land. It also means buildings on that land. You cannot move land to a new place. This makes land very special. It is part of our world. Do you have a house or land?

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Rebecca Walker

Rebecca Walker is a writer. She writes books and stories. She helps many women lead. She works to make things fair. Her work helps people everywhere. Do you like to read stories?

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Rebellion

Sometimes people feel things are unfair. They work together to change things. They may try to change how a country is run. This can help make things better. Do you think change is good?

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Rebiya Kadeer

Rebiya Kadeer is a brave woman. She worked hard to make money. She also helped many people. Later, she had to leave her home. Now, she lives in a new place. She helps her people. Do you like to help others?

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Receptionist

A receptionist helps people at work. They sit at a front desk. They greet visitors and answer phones. This job helps a business run well. It is a very helpful job. Would you like to help people?

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Recession

Sometimes, people spend less money. This can make it hard to find jobs. It can also make things feel slow. Leaders work hard to help. They try to make things better. Do you know about money?

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Rechtsstaat

Laws help everyone stay safe. Leaders must follow the rules, too. This makes things fair for all people. It helps us live in peace. Rules help us live well together. Do you follow rules at home?

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Reconnaissance

Soldiers look at new places. They want to learn about the land. They look for paths to walk on. They also look for other people. This helps them stay safe. It is a big job. Do you like to explore?

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Recruitment

Companies need to find new workers. They look for people to do jobs. They might talk to many people. Some people help find new friends for work. This helps a business grow. Do you want to work in a big office?

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Red Army

A big group of soldiers was formed. They were called the Red Army. They worked to protect their new home. Many people helped the army. They even sent food to the soldiers. It was a very big group. Do you like…

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Red Army Faction

Long ago, a group of people lived in Germany. They were very angry about how things worked. They did things that were not fair or kind. This caused much trouble for many people. Later, the group stopped their work.…

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Redlining

Long ago, some banks were not fair. They did not lend money to some people. This made it hard to buy homes. Many people worked hard to change this. New laws helped make things better. Do you think being fair is…

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Reflexivity (social theory)

What we think can change things. Our ideas can make things happen. Sometimes we change how we act. This helps us grow. It is like a circle. Can you think about your ideas?

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Reformism (historical)

People want things to be better. They work to change rules. They try to make life fair. This helps everyone in a group. It is a big job. Do you want to help too?

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Regional power

Some countries are very strong. They help their neighbors. They have a lot of money. They also have many people. This helps them lead. Can you name a strong country?

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Regulation

Rules help things work well. They keep us safe. Rules tell us how to act. They help us reach goals. Rules can be for everyone. Do you follow rules at home?

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Regulation of chemicals

Laws help keep us safe. They watch over the things we use. They protect our air and water. These rules help keep people healthy. We can all help stay safe. Do you use things with rules?

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Regulatory agency

Some groups help keep us safe. They make rules for many things. They check food and medicine. These groups help people follow the rules. This makes life better for us. Do you follow rules at school?

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Regulatory compliance

Rules help keep us safe. Groups must follow these rules. They follow laws and plans. This helps everyone play fair. It makes things work well. Do you like to follow rules?

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Reichstag building

This is a big building in Berlin. It is where leaders meet. Long ago, a fire hurt the building. Later, people worked hard to fix it. Now, it has a clear glass top. Can you see the city from the top?

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