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I'm aware of the Jones County fighting thanks to the film, Free State of Jones, but were there any other minor or major insurrections/fighting within the South against the Confederate government?	27
How did the citizens of the original thirteen colonies think/perceive of the admission of more and more states into the Union in the early/late 19th century? Was there an appetite for the enlargement of the country or were there feelings of reluctance at expanding statehood to new/wild territories?	26
How were the likes of Ireland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal or Switzerland able to simply maintain their neutrality during the Second World War? Did their economies or diplomatic status feel any brunt of not having chosen a side during the conflict?	25
What was the day-to-day life for Federal troops and government officials during the occupation of the South in aftermath of the Civil War?	23
What role did the proxy wars in Africa during the 60s/70s/80s have on the Cold War? What was the significance of these wars overall?	23
What was African-American organized crime like in the early/mid 20th century? What was the typical relationship like between their forces and criminal organizations like the Irish or Jewish or Italians?	22
What was the relationship that the Socialist Party of America had with communities of Color in the earlier 20th century? Was there attempts by Debs and other leading Socialists to attract Black or Mexican or Asian supporters across the country?	22
What was the position of European allies of the US during the Cold War when it came to the issues of Jim Crow, lynchings and the Klan? Did any speak directly in regards to the internal goings on of American society?	22
In Gangs of New York, there's an African-American character who runs with the Irish gang that Leo DiCaprio's character becomes the leader of, how feasible or likely was it for 1860s New York for any Black man to be on friendly or compatriot terms with Irish or German or any other immigrants?	21
Why was Rome so rife with coups and rebellions from legions and their commanders? Did the expansion of the Empire cause a waving away of adherence to the former Republic virtues and respect for the way things were run? Did a coup by 1 man or 1 legion encourage further coups decades later?	21

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