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After the Great Depression, was there a general hatred or disdain for the generation which 'caused' the crash, similar to current Millennial views of the Boomer Generation?

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This article suggests that tipping in the United States grew out of racism. Is that true?

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"Driving is a privilege, NOT a right." How did the US move from the free movement of walking, horses, and carriages to the current restrictions on a popular mode of transport (autos)?

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Could one of you historians (with linguist skills) paraphrase/convert the following quote from John Quincy Adams from 19th century English to more Modern English?

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Are there historical examples of a nation splitting into 2 or more nations with very little or no aggression?

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Historical Comparisons of "Manly, Outdoorsman Presidents" vs "Well dressed, lawyer type Presidents"

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What events led to the 1970s oil crisis?

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A recent TIL states: TIL that Benjamin Franklin was not trusted to write the Declaration of Independence as they were afraid he would write a joke in it. Are there historical examples of such a thing occurring?

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What is this history of the Confederate Flag (Stars and Bars, Rebel, Dixie, etc) from pre-civil war to 1995?

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Are there any historical examples of an army causing a man-made "natural" disaster to attack the opposing side?

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After the Great Depression, was there a general hatred or disdain for the generation which 'caused' the crash, similar to current Millennial views of the Boomer Generation?	761
This article suggests that tipping in the United States grew out of racism. Is that true?	61
"Driving is a privilege, NOT a right." How did the US move from the free movement of walking, horses, and carriages to the current restrictions on a popular mode of transport (autos)?	45
Could one of you historians (with linguist skills) paraphrase/convert the following quote from John Quincy Adams from 19th century English to more Modern English?	9
Are there historical examples of a nation splitting into 2 or more nations with very little or no aggression?	6
Historical Comparisons of "Manly, Outdoorsman Presidents" vs "Well dressed, lawyer type Presidents"	5
What events led to the 1970s oil crisis?	4
A recent TIL states: TIL that Benjamin Franklin was not trusted to write the Declaration of Independence as they were afraid he would write a joke in it. Are there historical examples of such a thing occurring?	4
What is this history of the Confederate Flag (Stars and Bars, Rebel, Dixie, etc) from pre-civil war to 1995?	4
Are there any historical examples of an army causing a man-made "natural" disaster to attack the opposing side?	2