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What was considered “swearing” back in the 1700s and why was it seen as such a black mark on a person if they swore?

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What did people of the 1800s think about the speed at which news traveled? Did it frustrate them?

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How do historians handle sensitive topics like slavery or race relations, especially when they are challenging a long-held belief?

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What was the general consensus or feeling among American about the Red Scare? Were most Americans really afraid, or apathetic?

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How have historians’ views on the Gulf of Tonkin incident changed over the course of time?

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How much did Richard Nixon’s personal attitude and personality affect his governing abilities?

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What impact has the study of the Gulf of Tonkin incident had on historical methodology?

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How did Boston’s slave trade and treatment of the black community in the 18th century later affect the city’s issues with racism?

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When did we begin to call pilgrims by that title? How did it come about?

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How did the War of 1812 bolster citizens’ pride in being an American?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What was considered “swearing” back in the 1700s and why was it seen as such a black mark on a person if they swore?	497
What did people of the 1800s think about the speed at which news traveled? Did it frustrate them?	49
How do historians handle sensitive topics like slavery or race relations, especially when they are challenging a long-held belief?	24
What was the general consensus or feeling among American about the Red Scare? Were most Americans really afraid, or apathetic?	11
How have historians’ views on the Gulf of Tonkin incident changed over the course of time?	5
How much did Richard Nixon’s personal attitude and personality affect his governing abilities?	4
What impact has the study of the Gulf of Tonkin incident had on historical methodology?	3
How did Boston’s slave trade and treatment of the black community in the 18th century later affect the city’s issues with racism?	2
When did we begin to call pilgrims by that title? How did it come about?	1
How did the War of 1812 bolster citizens’ pride in being an American?	1