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The battle of Yorktown in 1781 is often said to be the last major battle of the American Revolution, but the treaty of Paris wasn't signed until 1783. What happend in the interim and was the prospect of continuing the war ever seriously considered by any of the belligerents?

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At the beginning of the Mexican-American war, which nation was expected to emerge victorious from the conflict?

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At the beginning of the Mexican-American war, which nation was expected to emerge victorious from the conflict?

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How did early Christians view Zoroastrianism?

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Did President Thomas Jefferson ever express regret at his "Gunboat Navy's" lack of success during the War of 1812, and/or an admittance that they failed in defending the country as he had hoped?

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At the beginning of the Mexican-American war, which nation was expected to emerge victorious from the conflict?

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When did leaving politics and the public eye become the norm for former presidents?

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Approximately when was the United States first seen as a great power on the world stage? What are some historical milestones in that regard

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What are some lesser known interesting topics in American Military History?

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What goods did eastern civilizations desire from the west?

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The battle of Yorktown in 1781 is often said to be the last major battle of the American Revolution, but the treaty of Paris wasn't signed until 1783. What happend in the interim and was the prospect of continuing the war ever seriously considered by any of the belligerents?	590
At the beginning of the Mexican-American war, which nation was expected to emerge victorious from the conflict?	72
At the beginning of the Mexican-American war, which nation was expected to emerge victorious from the conflict?	32
How did early Christians view Zoroastrianism?	32
Did President Thomas Jefferson ever express regret at his "Gunboat Navy's" lack of success during the War of 1812, and/or an admittance that they failed in defending the country as he had hoped?	12
At the beginning of the Mexican-American war, which nation was expected to emerge victorious from the conflict?	12
When did leaving politics and the public eye become the norm for former presidents?	9
Approximately when was the United States first seen as a great power on the world stage? What are some historical milestones in that regard	8
What are some lesser known interesting topics in American Military History?	6
What goods did eastern civilizations desire from the west?	6