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Why isn't NYC the capital of New York?

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Why did Hitler spare the Swiss?

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Why did France get to Morocco before Spain?

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How would Britain tell the story of the American Revolution?

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How did US slave traders react when it became apparent that slavery would be abolished and the people they "bought" (viewing the people as merchandise) would no longer be theirs to "sell" (because of no longer being considered merchandise)? How did they try to mitigate their losses?

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My roommate, who is a historian (has a bachelor's degree in history), says the Confederate States were briefly recognized as a country by Britain, France and Spain, but I cannot find any sources on it online. Is he right?

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What was the longest military losing streak in any country's history?

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Given the trends of modern "Goth" culture, what would a modern "Visigoth" fashion trend look like?

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How was the US slave market shortly before the emancipation went through? Did slaves go on clearance? Did people feel scammed because they paid for slaves a day or so before losing them?

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Help, I'm an industrial-era dictator who accidentally got my nation into a two-front war. How do I survive this?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why isn't NYC the capital of New York?	69
Why did Hitler spare the Swiss?	16
Why did France get to Morocco before Spain?	9
How would Britain tell the story of the American Revolution?	5
How did US slave traders react when it became apparent that slavery would be abolished and the people they "bought" (viewing the people as merchandise) would no longer be theirs to "sell" (because of no longer being considered merchandise)? How did they try to mitigate their losses?	3
My roommate, who is a historian (has a bachelor's degree in history), says the Confederate States were briefly recognized as a country by Britain, France and Spain, but I cannot find any sources on it online. Is he right?	2
What was the longest military losing streak in any country's history?	1
Given the trends of modern "Goth" culture, what would a modern "Visigoth" fashion trend look like?	1
How was the US slave market shortly before the emancipation went through? Did slaves go on clearance? Did people feel scammed because they paid for slaves a day or so before losing them?	1
Help, I'm an industrial-era dictator who accidentally got my nation into a two-front war. How do I survive this?	0