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When did it become clear to the world that America would become a superpower? Was it only after WWII?

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Was all French Revolutionary action confined to Paris? Or was there more revolutionary "terror" in other French cities?

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Was Kennan's containment policy immediately recognized as the right approach for the Soviets? Or do we only credit him in hindsight?

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Has the signal for truce always been a white flag, or is this a modern convention?

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Were public executions an effective deterrent against crime and if so why were they discontinued?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When did it become clear to the world that America would become a superpower? Was it only after WWII?	758
Was all French Revolutionary action confined to Paris? Or was there more revolutionary "terror" in other French cities?	57
Was Kennan's containment policy immediately recognized as the right approach for the Soviets? Or do we only credit him in hindsight?	13
Has the signal for truce always been a white flag, or is this a modern convention?	2
Were public executions an effective deterrent against crime and if so why were they discontinued?	1