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In 1966 only 42% of Americans wanted to keep the Death Penalty, but by 1994 80% were in favor of keeping it. What led to this massive swing in public opinion?

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In 1801 the US went to war with the Barbary States to suppress piracy. How did this conflict influence early American attitudes toward Islam?

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I’m a peasant boy in 16th century England, but I want to be a lawyer. Is it doable? If not, what other trades or professions are open to me?

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How hellenized was Egypt by the time of Cleopatra?

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In 1966 only 42% of Americans wanted to keep the Death Penalty, but by 1994 80% were in favor of keeping it. What led to this massive swing in public opinion?	3642
In 1801 the US went to war with the Barbary States to suppress piracy. How did this conflict influence early American attitudes toward Islam?	23
I’m a peasant boy in 16th century England, but I want to be a lawyer. Is it doable? If not, what other trades or professions are open to me?	10
How hellenized was Egypt by the time of Cleopatra?	8