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"We are convinced that the Allied nations, which ... have acknowledged the principles of self-determination and equality of nations, will not refuse to acknowledge the independence of Vietnam." Did North Vietnam believe that the Western allies would support them?

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Of all the space "firsts," how did the Moon landing become the finish line for the space race?

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Is protectionism an ideological descendant of mercantilism?

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"1997: During the crisis that threw Albania in a state of anarchy as a result of the collapse of various pyramid schemes, where three quarters of the population lost their savings..." What is this referring to?

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When did Americans become concerned about their right to privacy?

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How did Free France go from an exiled circle of officers to the legitimate rulers of France?

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Was early America seen as an example of democracy and liberalism by Europe? Or were they mostly ignored as a provincial nation across the sea?

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Did Hitler think that the Russians were superior for winning World War II?

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In most countries, the de-facto ruler holds a specific title (like president or prime minister), but in the USSR and China, it seems that the de-facto ruler had many titles, or even no title at all. Why was this?

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How did Ottoman colonialism compare to European colonialism?

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"We are convinced that the Allied nations, which ... have acknowledged the principles of self-determination and equality of nations, will not refuse to acknowledge the independence of Vietnam." Did North Vietnam believe that the Western allies would support them?	5
Of all the space "firsts," how did the Moon landing become the finish line for the space race?	5
Is protectionism an ideological descendant of mercantilism?	5
"1997: During the crisis that threw Albania in a state of anarchy as a result of the collapse of various pyramid schemes, where three quarters of the population lost their savings..." What is this referring to?	5
When did Americans become concerned about their right to privacy?	5
How did Free France go from an exiled circle of officers to the legitimate rulers of France?	5
Was early America seen as an example of democracy and liberalism by Europe? Or were they mostly ignored as a provincial nation across the sea?	5
Did Hitler think that the Russians were superior for winning World War II?	5
In most countries, the de-facto ruler holds a specific title (like president or prime minister), but in the USSR and China, it seems that the de-facto ruler had many titles, or even no title at all. Why was this?	5
How did Ottoman colonialism compare to European colonialism?	5