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Ancient galleys seem to have functioned like a mix of modern warships, troop landing craft, and bombardment craft. How flexible were they in reality?
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What lead Hitler to dramatically underestimate the United States? Was he drawing on delusional intuition or merely incorrect intelligence? What role did the Great Depression play in shaping his views?
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Did the founding fathers get along when they met for the Continental Congress, and subsequently the drafting of the US constitution? Did most like each other, or did political and personality differences lead to acrimony?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Upperclass Victorians always seemed to be writing long letters to family and friends. What did "letter-writing" culture look like during this period?
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Rock and Roll music was considered corrupting and unchristian when it first appeared. Did classical music face similar criticism?
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