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Why did Algeria desire independence so badly?

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In 1830, was Mexico significantly weaker than the United States in economic or military strength? How did standard of living differ?

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What was Greek Fire? Have any modern scholars attempted to recreate it? How devastating were its effects?

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Would Jesus have dealt extensively with enslaved persons?

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For centuries, both Azerbaijan and Afghanistan were largely controlled by the Safavid Empire. While the Safavids made Azerbaijan Shia, Afghanistan remained very Sunni. Why?

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I am working on a story set in a world reminiscent of fourteenth century Western Europe. In what minor ways would peoples' daily lives be different from our own?

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Did wealthy Southerners generally hold Europeans in the same contempt that they did Northerners?

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Lenin writes that before 1860, British capitalists were generally opposed to colonialism and many even sought to relinquish overseas possessions. Is this true? What caused the shift to more enthusiastic colonialism in the area 19th century?

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How was William I of England generally viewed by his vassels and citizens?

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Did Roman fashion leave a lasting impact on modern Western clothing?

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Why did Algeria desire independence so badly?	3
In 1830, was Mexico significantly weaker than the United States in economic or military strength? How did standard of living differ?	3
What was Greek Fire? Have any modern scholars attempted to recreate it? How devastating were its effects?	3
Would Jesus have dealt extensively with enslaved persons?	3
For centuries, both Azerbaijan and Afghanistan were largely controlled by the Safavid Empire. While the Safavids made Azerbaijan Shia, Afghanistan remained very Sunni. Why?	3
I am working on a story set in a world reminiscent of fourteenth century Western Europe. In what minor ways would peoples' daily lives be different from our own?	3
Did wealthy Southerners generally hold Europeans in the same contempt that they did Northerners?	3
Lenin writes that before 1860, British capitalists were generally opposed to colonialism and many even sought to relinquish overseas possessions. Is this true? What caused the shift to more enthusiastic colonialism in the area 19th century?	3
How was William I of England generally viewed by his vassels and citizens?	3
Did Roman fashion leave a lasting impact on modern Western clothing?	3