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What kind of labor movements existed in colonized Africa during the 19th and 20th centuries? Were any exploitative projects thwarted by organized labor?

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If a woman in rural western Europe (ca 1200) was in an abusive marriage, could she leave one night and leave for another village? What would the repercussions be?

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What happened to the Greek and Arabic speakers of Sicily? Are any Sicilian surnames of Greek or Arab origin?

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What factors led to the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus?

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Did the end of slavery in the United States strengthen or weaken the slave economies of Cuba and Brazil?

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What did American anarchists seek to achieve by committing acts of specific violence?

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The King of Khazars is said to have seen himself as a "defender of Jews everywhere". In the Early Middle Ages, would the Jews of Europe have known about Khazaria? Were there any recorded instances of European Jews migrating to the Khazar state, for a better life?

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How accepted was adultery in the American 1950s and 60s?

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How does 12th century English serfdom compare to 19th century American slavery, in terms of human rights and liberties?

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Did Thailand have a thriving sex industry before the modern era?

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What kind of labor movements existed in colonized Africa during the 19th and 20th centuries? Were any exploitative projects thwarted by organized labor?	84
If a woman in rural western Europe (ca 1200) was in an abusive marriage, could she leave one night and leave for another village? What would the repercussions be?	84
What happened to the Greek and Arabic speakers of Sicily? Are any Sicilian surnames of Greek or Arab origin?	83
What factors led to the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus?	82
Did the end of slavery in the United States strengthen or weaken the slave economies of Cuba and Brazil?	81
What did American anarchists seek to achieve by committing acts of specific violence?	80
The King of Khazars is said to have seen himself as a "defender of Jews everywhere". In the Early Middle Ages, would the Jews of Europe have known about Khazaria? Were there any recorded instances of European Jews migrating to the Khazar state, for a better life?	80
How accepted was adultery in the American 1950s and 60s?	79
How does 12th century English serfdom compare to 19th century American slavery, in terms of human rights and liberties?	79
Did Thailand have a thriving sex industry before the modern era?	79