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How did Americans feel about the Federal government usurping state power and the eroding sovereignty of US states during the 20th century? Was there a huge backlash, or was it a welcome evolution?

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When did overt government propaganda fall out of favor in the United States?

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Charles De Gaulle put France back together after WWII, but then spent 12 years out of power while his country almost came apart at the seams again. Why did he lose favor after his heroic war leadership, and why did the country get into trouble under different leadership?

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Would the US founding fathers be surprised we're still using their constitution? Would they be surprised that we'd changed/amended it so little?

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How much economic damage/degradation to its war-fighting capability did Nazi Germany do to itself through its mass killings during WWII?

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Some modern Muslims cite the Crusades as early examples of Christian/European colonialism, imperialism, and barbarism that continue today. Does this argument make sense?

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Should we be suspicious of "we" being used as a stealth way of saying "I" in early 20th century books?

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How much damage did Nazi Germany do to its war-fighting ability by killing off the Jews, Gypsies, and other "undesirables?" Did it use a lot of its resources to conduct the exterminations? Did the "undesirables," represent a large part of its workforce/GDP?

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How strong is the connection between ancient Japanese ninjas and modern ninjitsu organizations, such as the "Bujinkan?"

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"Love You Enemies" seems like it must have been a subversive idea in war-heavy premodern civilizations. Do we know where it came from and how it spread so widely?

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How did Americans feel about the Federal government usurping state power and the eroding sovereignty of US states during the 20th century? Was there a huge backlash, or was it a welcome evolution?	0
When did overt government propaganda fall out of favor in the United States?	0
Charles De Gaulle put France back together after WWII, but then spent 12 years out of power while his country almost came apart at the seams again. Why did he lose favor after his heroic war leadership, and why did the country get into trouble under different leadership?	0
Would the US founding fathers be surprised we're still using their constitution? Would they be surprised that we'd changed/amended it so little?	0
How much economic damage/degradation to its war-fighting capability did Nazi Germany do to itself through its mass killings during WWII?	0
Some modern Muslims cite the Crusades as early examples of Christian/European colonialism, imperialism, and barbarism that continue today. Does this argument make sense?	0
Should we be suspicious of "we" being used as a stealth way of saying "I" in early 20th century books?	0
How much damage did Nazi Germany do to its war-fighting ability by killing off the Jews, Gypsies, and other "undesirables?" Did it use a lot of its resources to conduct the exterminations? Did the "undesirables," represent a large part of its workforce/GDP?	0
How strong is the connection between ancient Japanese ninjas and modern ninjitsu organizations, such as the "Bujinkan?"	0
"Love You Enemies" seems like it must have been a subversive idea in war-heavy premodern civilizations. Do we know where it came from and how it spread so widely?	0