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How did the attitude of and precedence for colonies seceding the British Empire, either as independent states of members of the Commonwealth, change over the time of it's existence?

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Not to echo the sentiments of a certain prominent 20th century Austrian/German politician, is there any serious reason why Austria wasn't/isn't just a part of Germany?

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Since the adoption of UN resolutions concerning the rights of groups to self determination, have any groups actually managed to declare independence and receive international recognition without war? (e.g. the international recognition of post-Yugoslav states)

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Are there any minor/insignificant Houses from centuries past that are still extant in random members of the community? Or do Houses stop being recorded a generation or two after they stop being relevant?

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When and where was the last instance of legal human combat to the death for sport, a la the Roman Colosseum?

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How did the "Flat-Earthers" of the day react when the globe was first circumnavigated? How long did they hold on, how long did society hold on, until the majority conceded the Earth was a sphere?

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What were the worst defeats of the United States Army during different points in their history? (Continental, Civil War, WW1, WW2, War on Terror, etc.)

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How did the attitude of and precedence for colonies seceding the British Empire, either as independent states of members of the Commonwealth, change over the time of it's existence?	1	AskHistorians
Not to echo the sentiments of a certain prominent 20th century Austrian/German politician, is there any serious reason why Austria wasn't/isn't just a part of Germany?	1	AskHistorians
Since the adoption of UN resolutions concerning the rights of groups to self determination, have any groups actually managed to declare independence and receive international recognition without war? (e.g. the international recognition of post-Yugoslav states)	1	AskHistorians
Are there any minor/insignificant Houses from centuries past that are still extant in random members of the community? Or do Houses stop being recorded a generation or two after they stop being relevant?	0	AskHistorians
When and where was the last instance of legal human combat to the death for sport, a la the Roman Colosseum?	0	AskHistorians
How did the "Flat-Earthers" of the day react when the globe was first circumnavigated? How long did they hold on, how long did society hold on, until the majority conceded the Earth was a sphere?	0	AskHistorians
What were the worst defeats of the United States Army during different points in their history? (Continental, Civil War, WW1, WW2, War on Terror, etc.)	0	AskHistorians