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In 1523, Martin Luther wrote "That Jesus Christ was Born a Jew," in which he advocated humane treatment of European Jews. In 1543, he wrote "On the Jews and their Lies." What happened in those 20 years?

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Unlike many other 19th century European nation states, Austria-Hungary was comprised of many different minority ethnic groups. To what extent did they think of themselves as united?

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Was there a 'literacy gap' between European Christians and Jews during the Medieval Period?

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Why don't educated people learn Latin and Ancient Greek as often as they used to?

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What word would people in the 19th century have used instead of “cool?”

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Why did the UK and France support opposing sides in the Nigerian Civil War?

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How was the Dreyfus Affair discussed in the rest of Europe? Who was on what side in other countries?

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How many Holocaust victims died by extermination vs. poor conditions?

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What Led 19th Century European Monarchies to Liberalize En Masse, and Adopt More Democratic Systems of Government?

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Were European monarchs always required to be part of the state church?

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In 1523, Martin Luther wrote "That Jesus Christ was Born a Jew," in which he advocated humane treatment of European Jews. In 1543, he wrote "On the Jews and their Lies." What happened in those 20 years?	561
Unlike many other 19th century European nation states, Austria-Hungary was comprised of many different minority ethnic groups. To what extent did they think of themselves as united?	130
Was there a 'literacy gap' between European Christians and Jews during the Medieval Period?	75
Why don't educated people learn Latin and Ancient Greek as often as they used to?	55
What word would people in the 19th century have used instead of “cool?”	30
Why did the UK and France support opposing sides in the Nigerian Civil War?	18
How was the Dreyfus Affair discussed in the rest of Europe? Who was on what side in other countries?	15
How many Holocaust victims died by extermination vs. poor conditions?	8
What Led 19th Century European Monarchies to Liberalize En Masse, and Adopt More Democratic Systems of Government?	7
Were European monarchs always required to be part of the state church?	6