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In the 80 years war France fought against Spain in alliance with Lutheran countries,even when they where catholic, this was due to their rivalry with Spain , but what was the reaction of the French church and the Vatican to France supporting Lutherans?	3
In 1859 Charles Dickens published "A tale of two cities", was this novel polemic at the time of it's release?	2
This is maybe a to general question, it might get deleted, but, can we trust in the history we are taught in democratic countries, or are there any parts that have been removed (not pretending to sound conspiranoic, but these has happened many times in history)	2
How long took tropical fruits and foods only found in South America to popularize in Europe after the discovery of America in 1492?	2
I have heard that one of the reasons for the colapse of the Roman empire was the spread of Christianity as it didn't allowed slavery and slavery was key for the Roman empire economy, is this accurate? If so, when did slavery became acceptable for Christian countries?	2
How did the German and Sovietic people view the Ribbentrop-Mólotov treaty considering the hate of Hitler for comunism and their antagonistic ideologies?	2
In the 19th century the Spanish city of Cartagena revolted against the central government and offered the United States to join into the country, the conflict entered before the Americans could respond, but did they seriously considered letting Cartagena in the union?	2
How was the French Revolution seen from the US?	1
How did Hitler managed to militarize Germany and avoiding sanctions from France or Great Britain?	1
When did people stopped believing in the Greek (or their roman counterparts) God's, is there any group of people who still believe in them?	1

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