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Why is the name of Iran/debates over the historical use of "Iran" to describe west asian states so politically charged? Why is the name debate salient?

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Osman I is the origin of the Ottoman Empire. Why did "Osman" become "Ottoman" instead of "Ossomans" (or Osmani, or other such derivations)

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Is this quote accurate: "Only three secretaries of state in the whole history of the republic have resigned over principle." If so who were they and why did they resign?

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Why didn't (did?) Americans contemplate repatriation/exiling Blacks/Slaves to Haiti instead of Africa?

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Why did Spain wait until 1895 to recognize the independence of Honduras?

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What does this mean: Mediterranean ships around 1790 flying "under Jerusalem colours."

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Active military officers seemed to be much more actively involved in american politics in the 19th century than today. When/why did that change?

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What was the Vatican's diplomatic relationship with the various American states that broke away from the Spanish Empire in the 19th century?

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Over the past few years the term "person of color" seems to have become increasingly prominent. What is the history of the term?

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What role did Tibet play in fostering communications, cultural exchange, military moves, etc. between the Steppe and India during the middle ages?

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Why is the name of Iran/debates over the historical use of "Iran" to describe west asian states so politically charged? Why is the name debate salient?	44
Osman I is the origin of the Ottoman Empire. Why did "Osman" become "Ottoman" instead of "Ossomans" (or Osmani, or other such derivations)	36
Is this quote accurate: "Only three secretaries of state in the whole history of the republic have resigned over principle." If so who were they and why did they resign?	34
Why didn't (did?) Americans contemplate repatriation/exiling Blacks/Slaves to Haiti instead of Africa?	33
Why did Spain wait until 1895 to recognize the independence of Honduras?	29
What does this mean: Mediterranean ships around 1790 flying "under Jerusalem colours."	28
Active military officers seemed to be much more actively involved in american politics in the 19th century than today. When/why did that change?	27
What was the Vatican's diplomatic relationship with the various American states that broke away from the Spanish Empire in the 19th century?	26
Over the past few years the term "person of color" seems to have become increasingly prominent. What is the history of the term?	26
What role did Tibet play in fostering communications, cultural exchange, military moves, etc. between the Steppe and India during the middle ages?	24