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One of the grievances in the Declaration of Independence is that King George "has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners." What is this referring to?

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Wiki says that manumission was easier in Brazil than in North America. Why? What legal and social obstacles existed in North America to a master freeing his slaves?

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Did the United States take active measures to keep communism out of Japan after WWII? And why didn't communism take root in Japan like it did elsewhere in east Asia?

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Can anyone give a good summary of the history of violent conflict between western ranchers and the BLM (as well as it's predecessor agencies)?

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Were there serious calls for gun control during Prohibition, when gangsters were mowing each other down with Tommy guns?

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Can someone recommend a good book on immigration law in the United States post-1865?

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In the movie "Hacksaw Ridge," Vince Vaughn's character (Sgt. Howell) is depicted using a German MP 40 in the Battle of Okinawa. The implication is that he served in the European Theater. Was it likely (or possible) for a soldier to take a German weapon and use it in the Pacific Theater?

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What are some examples of a historian trying to predict future events and being dead on?

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Why did the Star Chamber have such a lasting influence on the founding fathers? It was abolished in 1641, long before the American independence movement.

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How and why was the PNR able to dominate Mexican politics for so long?

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One of the grievances in the Declaration of Independence is that King George "has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners." What is this referring to?	2
Wiki says that manumission was easier in Brazil than in North America. Why? What legal and social obstacles existed in North America to a master freeing his slaves?	1
Did the United States take active measures to keep communism out of Japan after WWII? And why didn't communism take root in Japan like it did elsewhere in east Asia?	1
Can anyone give a good summary of the history of violent conflict between western ranchers and the BLM (as well as it's predecessor agencies)?	1
Were there serious calls for gun control during Prohibition, when gangsters were mowing each other down with Tommy guns?	1
Can someone recommend a good book on immigration law in the United States post-1865?	1
In the movie "Hacksaw Ridge," Vince Vaughn's character (Sgt. Howell) is depicted using a German MP 40 in the Battle of Okinawa. The implication is that he served in the European Theater. Was it likely (or possible) for a soldier to take a German weapon and use it in the Pacific Theater?	1
What are some examples of a historian trying to predict future events and being dead on?	1
Why did the Star Chamber have such a lasting influence on the founding fathers? It was abolished in 1641, long before the American independence movement.	1
How and why was the PNR able to dominate Mexican politics for so long?	1