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In 1914, the British impounded 2 dreadnoughts they were building for the Ottoman Empire (the Sultan Osman I and Reşadiye) to bulk up the Royal Navy. Did this in any way impact the Ottoman decision to join World War One?

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How much was the 30 Years War actually about religion as opposed to wealth and power politics?

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What were Calvin Coolidge's thoughts on the Great Depression? Did he feel the New Deal was useful? Was he aware of the impact his own policies had in causing the depression?

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Why is Yemen so poor compared to other states in the region?

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Due to Spain and Safavid Persia boxing them in, the Ottoman Empire never colonized the Americas. To what extent did they have diplomatic relations with North and South American nations?

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While much is known about the impact of Presidential advisors, staff, and family on influencing consequential decisions, what about personal friends of the President? What role did Presidential pals play in forming policy and opinions, providing emotional support, or helping the President unwind?

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How did Japan react to Nazi Germany's surrender? Did the public know, or was it kept hidden by the imperial government?

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What is the historiography of the Crimean War?

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What circumstances led to certain nations allowing citizenship by birth (Jus Sanguinis)?

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Why/how did Slovenia largely avoid the bloody disintegration of Yugoslavia?

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In 1914, the British impounded 2 dreadnoughts they were building for the Ottoman Empire (the Sultan Osman I and Reşadiye) to bulk up the Royal Navy. Did this in any way impact the Ottoman decision to join World War One?	7
How much was the 30 Years War actually about religion as opposed to wealth and power politics?	6
What were Calvin Coolidge's thoughts on the Great Depression? Did he feel the New Deal was useful? Was he aware of the impact his own policies had in causing the depression?	6
Why is Yemen so poor compared to other states in the region?	6
Due to Spain and Safavid Persia boxing them in, the Ottoman Empire never colonized the Americas. To what extent did they have diplomatic relations with North and South American nations?	6
While much is known about the impact of Presidential advisors, staff, and family on influencing consequential decisions, what about personal friends of the President? What role did Presidential pals play in forming policy and opinions, providing emotional support, or helping the President unwind?	6
How did Japan react to Nazi Germany's surrender? Did the public know, or was it kept hidden by the imperial government?	6
What is the historiography of the Crimean War?	6
What circumstances led to certain nations allowing citizenship by birth (Jus Sanguinis)?	6
Why/how did Slovenia largely avoid the bloody disintegration of Yugoslavia?	5