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In this comment, the person says that his great aunt was blacklisted from working in the entertainment industry because of her communist party membership. Could someone explain to me how this is consistent with the first amendment?

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In Massie's "Castles of Steel", the author says that Austria's ultimatum to Serbia just before the outbreak of WWI was fully accepted by Serbia except for two of the demands. What were these demands and if Serbia had accepted them, would it have prevented war in Europe?

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In recent years, the Roman authorities have called for corporate sponsorships of the city's ancient ruins to help assist with the costs of their upkeep. What are the costs and benefits of such an agreement? What's the academic consensus on whether or not it's "worth it"?

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What's the difference between a primary source and an anecdote?

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Why was the Aswan dam built?

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While laughing at translated North Korean propaganda, it occurred to me that it wouldn't be all that useful if their starving peasants were also illiterate. What steps, if any, has the North Korean regime taken to educate the populace?

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How did the Catholic Church reconcile their violent anti-heresy actions with 'If any of you are without sin, let him cast the first stone'?

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Is Remarque's "All quiet on the western front" considered to be a primary source? Is it an accurate depiction of life in the trenches?

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Why did Germany lose the battle of the Atlantic? What would Donitz have needed in order to starve Britain?

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Has the US ever actually honoured a treaty with Native Americans?

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In this comment, the person says that his great aunt was blacklisted from working in the entertainment industry because of her communist party membership. Could someone explain to me how this is consistent with the first amendment?	25
In Massie's "Castles of Steel", the author says that Austria's ultimatum to Serbia just before the outbreak of WWI was fully accepted by Serbia except for two of the demands. What were these demands and if Serbia had accepted them, would it have prevented war in Europe?	25
In recent years, the Roman authorities have called for corporate sponsorships of the city's ancient ruins to help assist with the costs of their upkeep. What are the costs and benefits of such an agreement? What's the academic consensus on whether or not it's "worth it"?	23
What's the difference between a primary source and an anecdote?	20
Why was the Aswan dam built?	18
While laughing at translated North Korean propaganda, it occurred to me that it wouldn't be all that useful if their starving peasants were also illiterate. What steps, if any, has the North Korean regime taken to educate the populace?	13
How did the Catholic Church reconcile their violent anti-heresy actions with 'If any of you are without sin, let him cast the first stone'?	12
Is Remarque's "All quiet on the western front" considered to be a primary source? Is it an accurate depiction of life in the trenches?	11
Why did Germany lose the battle of the Atlantic? What would Donitz have needed in order to starve Britain?	11
Has the US ever actually honoured a treaty with Native Americans?	8