The Developing World 1945-Present
History

A species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future
Endangered species
A species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future. Endangered species. Throughout history, changes in environment and human activities have threatened many animal populations, leading to their potential extinction.

A people who want to go back to the roots of ideological or religious positions
Fundamentalists
A people who want to go back to the roots of ideological or religious positions. Fundamentalists. In History, fundamentalists are groups or individuals who seek to return to the core principles of a belief system, often resisting modern interpretations.

A set of research technology transfer that increased agricultural production worldwide
Green Revolution
A set of research technology transfer that increased agricultural production worldwide. Green Revolution. The Green Revolution refers to a period in the mid-20th century when new agricultural techniques and high-yield crops dramatically boosted food production worldwide.

A policy which advocates replacing foreign imports with domestic production
Import substitution
A policy which advocates replacing foreign imports with domestic production. Import substitution. Historically, import substitution refers to a strategy where countries focus on producing goods domestically to reduce reliance on foreign imports and boost their own economies.

A synthesis of Christian theology and socio-economic analyses
Liberation theology
A synthesis of Christian theology and socio-economic analyses, liberation theology. Liberation theology is a movement that emerged in the 20th century, focusing on addressing social injustice and poverty through the teachings of Christianity.

A movement of Argentine mothers whose children had been disappeared during the dictatorship
Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo
A movement of Argentine mothers whose children had been disappeared during the dictatorship. Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo. The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo is a group that protests to demand justice and information about their missing children during Argentina's military dictatorship.

A birth planning program made to control the size of the growing population in China
One-child policy
A birth planning program made to control the size of the growing population in China. One-child policy. In history, the one-child policy was a measure implemented by China to limit most families to having only one child, aiming to curb population growth.

An organization founded for the purposes of solidarity and cooperation in the Americas
Organization of American States
An organization founded for the purposes of solidarity and cooperation in the Americas. Organization of American States. The Organization of American States OAS was created to promote peace, security, and collaboration among countries in the Americas.

Characterized by social ownership of the means of production and worker self-management
Socialism
Characterized by social ownership of the means of production and worker self-management. Socialism. In a simple way, socialism is a system where the community, rather than individuals, owns and controls resources and industries.

Using natural resources at a rate that does not deplete them
Sustainable development
Using natural resources at a rate that does not deplete them. Sustainable development. In history, sustainable development is ensuring resources are available for future generations, like how ancient societies used crop rotation to maintain soil health.

Square in the center of Beijing, where students led demonstrations in 1989
Tiananmen Square
Square in the center of Beijing, where students led demonstrations in 1989. Tiananmen Square. It is a significant historical site where pro-democracy protests were violently suppressed by the Chinese government.

A system in which traditions, customs and beliefs shape the economy
Traditional economy
A system in which traditions, customs and beliefs shape the economy. Traditional economy. In history, a traditional economy is one where people rely on ancient methods and cultural practices to produce goods and services.

A Kenyan environmentalist, political activist and founder the Green Belt Movement
Wangari Maathai
A Kenyan environmentalist, political activist, and founder of the Green Belt Movement. Wangari Maathai. She was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in sustainable development, democracy, and peace.