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What led to the decline of the IRA in the 1990s?

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What led to the end of Old Norse religion and traditions in favor of Christianity?

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Who was the highest ranking member of the British government to visit the American Colonies pre-Revolutionary War?

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What were the factors that led to Japan becoming an electronics manufacturing powerhouse?

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Were members of the Continental Army ever compensated for the pay due to them during the Revolutionary War?

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When did the practice of selling/buying officer commissions in the British Army stop, and why?

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What did Japan hope to gain from installing Puyi as “emperor” in conquered Manchuria (Manchukuo)?

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I’ve read that The British once ruled the world because they controlled the seas. At what point did that change, and how has that shaped what Britain is today?

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What led to the end of Old Norse religion/traditions in favor of Christianity?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What led to the decline of the IRA in the 1990s?	68
What led to the end of Old Norse religion and traditions in favor of Christianity?	34
Who was the highest ranking member of the British government to visit the American Colonies pre-Revolutionary War?	20
What were the factors that led to Japan becoming an electronics manufacturing powerhouse?	6
Were members of the Continental Army ever compensated for the pay due to them during the Revolutionary War?	4
When did the practice of selling/buying officer commissions in the British Army stop, and why?	3
What did Japan hope to gain from installing Puyi as “emperor” in conquered Manchuria (Manchukuo)?	3
I’ve read that The British once ruled the world because they controlled the seas. At what point did that change, and how has that shaped what Britain is today?	1
What led to the end of Old Norse religion/traditions in favor of Christianity?	1