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Did monks begin to arm themselves and train for war, or harden their monasteries in response to relentless Viking raids? Or were the raids rare enough that it never seemed critical?
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The Dawes Act of 1887 is often seen as the imposition of capitalism and private ownership on Native American societies that didn't agree with or understand these systems. But did it have any upside? Did private ownership allow natives to escape corrupt government bureaucrats on their reservations?
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In only three years, from 1959 to 1962, the population of the population growth rate of the Philippines dropped from 4.40% to 2.87%, and kept dropping from there. Did the Philippines get access to birth control so early, despite their poverty? What happened?
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In only three years, from 1959 to 1962, the population growth rate of the Philippines dropped from 4.40% to 2.87%, and never recovered. Did the Philippines get access to birth control so early, despite their poverty? What happened?
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Augustus instituted the "ius trium liberorum," or the right of three children, granting special benefits to fathers with at least three children. In a time before birth control, why was this seen as necessary? Was fertility and declining populations really a problem? Did the plan work out for Rome?
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Roman armies impressively built a walled camp each night before going to sleep. They abandoned them each morning. What happened to these camps, which must have lasted a long time? Did enemy forces occupy them and use them against the Romans?
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Has the US Congress ever elected Speakers of the House or Senate Majority Leaders with significant bipartisan support? Such as moderates from both parties electing a compromise candidate and ignoring the objections of the far left and right of their parties?
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After the loss of his beloved daughter, Cicero claimed he'd written a consolation letter to himself so moving that “I talked myself out of depression”. But the letter was lost until it appeared in Venice in the Renaissance. Or did it? Do historians think the "Consolatio" is real?
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It wasn't the poor committing the crime in Renaissance Venice, but the rich noblemen, according to historian Guido Ruggiero. They were 4% of the population, but committed nearly a quarter of all assaults! Did nobles commit a disproportionate amount of crime elsewhere in Europe?
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