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Were there any instances in the post-Civil War south of recently freed slaves seeking revenge against their former owners?

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Is the amount of infidelity portrayed in AMC's Mad Men accurate? Was infidelity commonplace in married men during the 60's?

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Is it a reasonable to say that France is one of the root causes of the Vietnam War?

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How did Americans perceive the Canadian forces during the D-Day invasions?

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How did the number of draftees change as the Vietnam War went on?

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Given the political landscape of the U.S. in the early 1960's, why/how did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 pass by such large margins when opposition was so strong just months before?

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Were celebrities who didn't fight in WWII looked at negatively as certain celebrities were during the Vietnam War?

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What is the significance/reasoning behind the bird seen on Nazi equipment?

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How much of a part did Hitler's deteriorating health play in the eventual downfall of the Third Reich?

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Did Truman experience any regret, sympathy, or trauma following his decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Were there any instances in the post-Civil War south of recently freed slaves seeking revenge against their former owners?	171
Is the amount of infidelity portrayed in AMC's Mad Men accurate? Was infidelity commonplace in married men during the 60's?	92
Is it a reasonable to say that France is one of the root causes of the Vietnam War?	70
How did Americans perceive the Canadian forces during the D-Day invasions?	30
How did the number of draftees change as the Vietnam War went on?	18
Given the political landscape of the U.S. in the early 1960's, why/how did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 pass by such large margins when opposition was so strong just months before?	11
Were celebrities who didn't fight in WWII looked at negatively as certain celebrities were during the Vietnam War?	11
What is the significance/reasoning behind the bird seen on Nazi equipment?	10
How much of a part did Hitler's deteriorating health play in the eventual downfall of the Third Reich?	6
Did Truman experience any regret, sympathy, or trauma following his decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?	5