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What was the economic response of various governments to the great depression? What did they get right/wrong and the implications of their actions? What did economists learn?
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Would it be fair to compare modern China with early 20th century Germany in a political and economic manner? What kinds of similarities and differences exist between the two?
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What was the economic response of various governments to the great depression? What did they get right/wrong and the implications of their actions? What did economists learn?
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What was happening in Spain during WW1? Why did they remain neutral and who advocated for war? What other pressures (internal or external) did Spain have to combat to remain neutral? What was the economic outcome of the war on Spain? Did WW1 impact on the Spanish Civil War?
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Why and how did the Ottomans conquer Mamluk lands? How did they justify conquest of Mamluk-controlled lands after heavy state emphasis and tradition in expansion into non-Muslim lands?
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According to a History Channel doco, slaves had their heads cut off to test the sharpness and durability of a new blade. Has that ever really happened and how widespread?
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Which policies lead to successful reconstruction in post-war Germany and Japan? Did government support civilians in rebuilding homes and loaning for businesses? Were camp cities used for short-term housing?
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