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How did antebellum defenders of slavery reconcile their "moral development" rhetoric with laws prohibiting the actual education of slaves?

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From Darwin's evolutionism to Marx's historical materialism, the defining characteristic of 19th-century thought was that the world could be explained in terms of processes, rather than intentions. What was happening in European society to cause this?

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When did the concept of the "Standard German" language become prominent? Did any pre-unification states use regional languages in their official documents?

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Given the climate, terrain and low population density of the Plateau, what enabled the Empire of Tibet (618–842) to attain its degree of power?

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Was a Japanese Republic ever a seriously-considered proposition?

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Tupi people historically wore very little clothing, or none at all. How did the Portuguese perceive this, in light of Genesis? Was it a sign of sin or innocence?

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How did the border between Scotland and England come to be?

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Did the British clergy object at all to the rise of tattooing in the 18th and 19th centuries, especially in the Navy?

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Was the climate of Tibet during the Tibetan Empire (618-842 CE) significantly different to today?

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What was Philip's long-term plan had the Spanish Armada succeeded?

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How did antebellum defenders of slavery reconcile their "moral development" rhetoric with laws prohibiting the actual education of slaves?	7
From Darwin's evolutionism to Marx's historical materialism, the defining characteristic of 19th-century thought was that the world could be explained in terms of processes, rather than intentions. What was happening in European society to cause this?	6
When did the concept of the "Standard German" language become prominent? Did any pre-unification states use regional languages in their official documents?	6
Given the climate, terrain and low population density of the Plateau, what enabled the Empire of Tibet (618–842) to attain its degree of power?	6
Was a Japanese Republic ever a seriously-considered proposition?	6
Tupi people historically wore very little clothing, or none at all. How did the Portuguese perceive this, in light of Genesis? Was it a sign of sin or innocence?	5
How did the border between Scotland and England come to be?	4
Did the British clergy object at all to the rise of tattooing in the 18th and 19th centuries, especially in the Navy?	3
Was the climate of Tibet during the Tibetan Empire (618-842 CE) significantly different to today?	3
What was Philip's long-term plan had the Spanish Armada succeeded?	2