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How much did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 impact the number of African Americans able to vote in the Southern United States?	7
The Works Progress Administration funded the creation of hundreds of fictional and historical works under the aegis of the Federal Writers' Project during the Great Depression. Who got the profits when they produced best sellers?	7
Upperclass Victorians always seemed to be writing long letters to family and friends. What did "letter-writing" culture look like during this period?	7
Bronze Age Crete was a significant Aegean power, but it was eclipsed by smaller islands like Rhodes and mainland Greek states during the Iron Age. Why didn't it recover after the Mycenaeans conquered it?	7
The Byzantines sent a small army to help the Crusaders attack Asia Minor. What sort of force could they muster at this low point for their empire?	7
Napoleon's victories against Egyptian and Ottoman forces made him a hero back in France. But did everyone forget that the expedition ended in disaster? Did Napoleon face any consequences for losing an entire army?	7
What's the story behind the door art over the U.S. capitol building offices?	7
Large Christian communities remained in Anatolia as late as 1900 A.D., despite centuries of Turkish/Islamic rule. Why were these Christians allowed to maintain their spiritual traditions? What was in it for the Turks?	7
The founding fathers chose a republican democracy for their new nation. What did international observers think of this choice? Was it seen as crazy? A disaster waiting to happen?	7
How well did Washington handle the Whiskey Rebellion? He marched against the rebels at the head of an army, but contemporaries appreciated his response and it increased support for the federal government. Why were Washington's actions viewed positively as if he didn't solve the problem?	7

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