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Association Triangles: Supplemental Examples
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process of
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EXAMPLE A: A biology triangle
tRNA
rRNA catalyzes the joining
of the amino acids that the t RNAs bring
to the ribosome (joined via peptide bonds).
Nationalism
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These three “isms”
are often the causes
of wars, especially
when they appear together.
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EXAMPLE B: A world history triangle
Imperialism
It’s easier for a country
to expand its sphere of influence if it has a strong
military that it’s prepared to use to advance its interests.
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