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In the early 20th century, both Republicans and Democrats ran and governed as progressives; why did the movement peter out (assuming it did)? Was consideration ever given for these ideologically similar leaders to form their own party? If not, why not?

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How did the Inquisition come to be particularly associated with Spain? How prominent was it before Luther?

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Was it widely known at the time that President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke while in office? If not, how did they keep it secret, and how did the government function while he was incapacitated?

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The cultural reputations of Edison and Tesla portray Tesla as an unappreciated genius, and Edison as a cynical opportunist. Are these reputations fair? Was Tesla's alternating current superior and workable, and, if so, why didn't it become standard?

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An article on history.com suggests that FDR's paralysis was probably not, in fact, caused by polio, and that his personal physician had written a memo in 1944 suggesting that he was likely to die in office. Are these positions consistent with the general consensus of historians?

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Did Robert Graves' depiction of Claudius as deceptively brilliant affect the consensus regarding the evaluation of his reign?

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Prohibition really stands out, as the Constitution was amended to restrict the rights of citizens (as opposed to the far-more-common restriction of the government). How did it get popular support? Was the movement affected by the ongoing Great War? Was it ever truly accepted?

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There was significant public sympathy for the rebellious colonists in Britain during the American Revolution; how was the Indian Rebellion of 1857 received? Were there any significant public figures who favored independence? How were they able maintain rule for another 80+ years?

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What (if anything) do historians know today about the Tienanmen Square massacre and its aftermath that wasn't known at the time?

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Was Benjamin Disraeli's Jewish ancestry ever raised as a political issue? How did it affect his relationship with Victoria?

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In the early 20th century, both Republicans and Democrats ran and governed as progressives; why did the movement peter out (assuming it did)? Was consideration ever given for these ideologically similar leaders to form their own party? If not, why not?	4	AskHistorians
How did the Inquisition come to be particularly associated with Spain? How prominent was it before Luther?	4	AskHistorians
Was it widely known at the time that President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke while in office? If not, how did they keep it secret, and how did the government function while he was incapacitated?	4	AskHistorians
The cultural reputations of Edison and Tesla portray Tesla as an unappreciated genius, and Edison as a cynical opportunist. Are these reputations fair? Was Tesla's alternating current superior and workable, and, if so, why didn't it become standard?	4	AskHistorians
An article on history.com suggests that FDR's paralysis was probably not, in fact, caused by polio, and that his personal physician had written a memo in 1944 suggesting that he was likely to die in office. Are these positions consistent with the general consensus of historians?	4	AskHistorians
Did Robert Graves' depiction of Claudius as deceptively brilliant affect the consensus regarding the evaluation of his reign?	4	AskHistorians
Prohibition really stands out, as the Constitution was amended to restrict the rights of citizens (as opposed to the far-more-common restriction of the government). How did it get popular support? Was the movement affected by the ongoing Great War? Was it ever truly accepted?	4	AskHistorians
There was significant public sympathy for the rebellious colonists in Britain during the American Revolution; how was the Indian Rebellion of 1857 received? Were there any significant public figures who favored independence? How were they able maintain rule for another 80+ years?	4	AskHistorians
What (if anything) do historians know today about the Tienanmen Square massacre and its aftermath that wasn't known at the time?	4	AskHistorians
Was Benjamin Disraeli's Jewish ancestry ever raised as a political issue? How did it affect his relationship with Victoria?	4	AskHistorians