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Would the American states have ratified the Constitution if they knew they wouldn't be able to secede?

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The Declaration of Independence begins with a statement of principles (equality, rights, legitimacy, etc). To what degree were these principles explicitly discussed at the Second Continental Congress?

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Did classical sportsmen and gladiators have anything equivalent to mouth guards, or otherwise take steps to protect their teeth in combat/athletics?

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What were European attitudes to the newly independent United States? How did that change over the 19th century as America grew in size and strength?

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What do we know about Pierre L'Enfant's design for the city of Washington influencing the design of Paris?

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In The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal Lecter is depicted with extraordinary security measures to contain him. Are there any stories about individuals warranting similar measures? What did/would that look like?

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Why was it important to find the source of the Nile?

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What were European attitudes to the newly independent United States? How did that change over the 19th century as America grew in size and strength?

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What makes ancient Greek architecture so renowned?

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Was there any discussion at the Constitutional ratifying conventions about whether or not a state could leave the Union later if it wished?

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Would the American states have ratified the Constitution if they knew they wouldn't be able to secede?	4
The Declaration of Independence begins with a statement of principles (equality, rights, legitimacy, etc). To what degree were these principles explicitly discussed at the Second Continental Congress?	3
Did classical sportsmen and gladiators have anything equivalent to mouth guards, or otherwise take steps to protect their teeth in combat/athletics?	3
What were European attitudes to the newly independent United States? How did that change over the 19th century as America grew in size and strength?	3
What do we know about Pierre L'Enfant's design for the city of Washington influencing the design of Paris?	3
In The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal Lecter is depicted with extraordinary security measures to contain him. Are there any stories about individuals warranting similar measures? What did/would that look like?	2
Why was it important to find the source of the Nile?	2
What were European attitudes to the newly independent United States? How did that change over the 19th century as America grew in size and strength?	2
What makes ancient Greek architecture so renowned?	2
Was there any discussion at the Constitutional ratifying conventions about whether or not a state could leave the Union later if it wished?	1