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Can historical examples show what factors besides legality drive the practice of slavery--why slavery is sometimes not practiced even when it is legal, and sometimes is practiced even when it is grossly illegal?

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When and why did the practice of dowries end in Western Europe?

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Is there any archaeological evidence that points to how agriculture got started, in spite of its costs?

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Can historical examples show what factors besides legality drive the practice of slavery--why slavery is sometimes not practiced even when it is legal, and sometimes is practiced even when it is grossly illegal?	18
When and why did the practice of dowries end in Western Europe?	10
Is there any archaeological evidence that points to how agriculture got started, in spite of its costs?	4