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Why was Pakistan defeated so quickly in its 1971 war with India?

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When did the Catholic Church conclude that life begins at conception? Was it decided with the advent of modern medical science (let’s say post-1850s) or does it have more ancient roots? Was there ever any controversy within the Church?

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Why did New France have such a low settler population?

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Why was Madagascar colonized so late?

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Why did Egypt and Jordan choose to annex Gaza and the West Bank after the 1948 war rather than letting it be governed by an independent Palestine?

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Why didn't a large scale slave society develop in the Spanish colony of Santo Domingo?

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How do I conquer Australia?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why was Pakistan defeated so quickly in its 1971 war with India?	1489
When did the Catholic Church conclude that life begins at conception? Was it decided with the advent of modern medical science (let’s say post-1850s) or does it have more ancient roots? Was there ever any controversy within the Church?	69
Why did New France have such a low settler population?	68
Why was Madagascar colonized so late?	42
Why did Egypt and Jordan choose to annex Gaza and the West Bank after the 1948 war rather than letting it be governed by an independent Palestine?	5
Why didn't a large scale slave society develop in the Spanish colony of Santo Domingo?	5
How do I conquer Australia?	1