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Why did the Nazis suppress the evidence of the holocaust when the whole thing was carried out for political/propaganda reasons?

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What made ‘barbarian tribes’ of Western and Central Europe before Roman conquest different from the ‘barbarian kingdoms’ after the fall of Rome?

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During the US gilded age, how were large trusts and corporate interests able to control so much of the government with a political system that heavily favored workers?

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During World War 2, why didn’t King George take more authoritarian control of the U.K. to unite the country and end partisan bickering?

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The French Revolution was radically anti-feudal, and the American Revolution is often compared to it. Were Americans intent on tearing down feudalism in the 1770’s, or was it already gone in the colonies?

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How long did the European colonizers expect their empires to last?

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French-German Rivalry 1926-1940

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At its peak, the United Fruit Company had a monopoly on fruit production in some regions of central America, had its workers live on company facilities, and could consistently call upon US and foreign military assets to enforce its will. Can it be compared to the early British East India Company?

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During the Middle Ages, feudal law was complex and important. Were there specialized ‘lawyers’ or ‘legal experts’ that would advise and represent rulers during legal disputes? (700-1400 Christian Europe)

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Why weren’t “Crimes against humanity” and “War Crimes” considered a problem before the 20th century?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did the Nazis suppress the evidence of the holocaust when the whole thing was carried out for political/propaganda reasons?	8
What made ‘barbarian tribes’ of Western and Central Europe before Roman conquest different from the ‘barbarian kingdoms’ after the fall of Rome?	7
During the US gilded age, how were large trusts and corporate interests able to control so much of the government with a political system that heavily favored workers?	7
During World War 2, why didn’t King George take more authoritarian control of the U.K. to unite the country and end partisan bickering?	7
The French Revolution was radically anti-feudal, and the American Revolution is often compared to it. Were Americans intent on tearing down feudalism in the 1770’s, or was it already gone in the colonies?	7
How long did the European colonizers expect their empires to last?	7
French-German Rivalry 1926-1940	6
At its peak, the United Fruit Company had a monopoly on fruit production in some regions of central America, had its workers live on company facilities, and could consistently call upon US and foreign military assets to enforce its will. Can it be compared to the early British East India Company?	6
During the Middle Ages, feudal law was complex and important. Were there specialized ‘lawyers’ or ‘legal experts’ that would advise and represent rulers during legal disputes? (700-1400 Christian Europe)	6
Why weren’t “Crimes against humanity” and “War Crimes” considered a problem before the 20th century?	6