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The Haitian Revolution is often described as "history's only successful slave revolt." Is this accurate?

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During the US civil war, was the DC-Virginia border patrolled or militarized?

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Soon after ascending to power in Romania, Nicolae Ceausescu declared the nation to be a "socialist republic" rather than a "people's republic". Symbolically and practically, what was the significance of this change?

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How did certain creatures of English folklore (orcs, elves, and lichs) differ from their interpretation by 20th century Fantasy authors?

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To what degree was Islamic theology influenced by Christian and Neo-Platonic thinkers in former Roman provinces?

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How would the earliest royal ancestors of medieval kings have become kings?

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During the De-Islamicization of Spain, did polygamist men willingly divorce their wives? What happened to these women?

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Did William the Conqueror abolish slavery in England?

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Were any Mesoamerican hold artifacts used to decorate cathedrals or palaces in Europe?

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I recently saw an article claiming that racism created race, not the other way around. Is this true?

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The Haitian Revolution is often described as "history's only successful slave revolt." Is this accurate?	9
During the US civil war, was the DC-Virginia border patrolled or militarized?	9
Soon after ascending to power in Romania, Nicolae Ceausescu declared the nation to be a "socialist republic" rather than a "people's republic". Symbolically and practically, what was the significance of this change?	9
How did certain creatures of English folklore (orcs, elves, and lichs) differ from their interpretation by 20th century Fantasy authors?	9
To what degree was Islamic theology influenced by Christian and Neo-Platonic thinkers in former Roman provinces?	9
How would the earliest royal ancestors of medieval kings have become kings?	8
During the De-Islamicization of Spain, did polygamist men willingly divorce their wives? What happened to these women?	8
Did William the Conqueror abolish slavery in England?	8
Were any Mesoamerican hold artifacts used to decorate cathedrals or palaces in Europe?	8
I recently saw an article claiming that racism created race, not the other way around. Is this true?	8