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Did the US actually honor any of the treaties it made with Native American tribes/nations?

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Are there any historical cities that were divided into an "upper" and "lower" section, or is this just a sci-fi/fantasy trope? If it is fictional, where does it come from?

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Was Nazi Germany seen as a hyper-efficient and effective government in the 50s-70s and if so, why?

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How did Southern enslavers view the songs of the enslaved?

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When did being a member of the idle rich become something to be ashamed of?

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Why doesn't Vietnam have a Pallava derived writing system?

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Was the modern understanding of what drowning looks like present in the past?

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Are there any 20th century peaceful abolitions of monarchy?

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What changes (if any) came about in the study of history with the introduction of digital availability of journals and archival material?

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How important was the Pine Tree Riot in the lead up to the American war for independence?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did the US actually honor any of the treaties it made with Native American tribes/nations?	2282
Are there any historical cities that were divided into an "upper" and "lower" section, or is this just a sci-fi/fantasy trope? If it is fictional, where does it come from?	115
Was Nazi Germany seen as a hyper-efficient and effective government in the 50s-70s and if so, why?	66
How did Southern enslavers view the songs of the enslaved?	38
When did being a member of the idle rich become something to be ashamed of?	26
Why doesn't Vietnam have a Pallava derived writing system?	15
Was the modern understanding of what drowning looks like present in the past?	14
Are there any 20th century peaceful abolitions of monarchy?	8
What changes (if any) came about in the study of history with the introduction of digital availability of journals and archival material?	3
How important was the Pine Tree Riot in the lead up to the American war for independence?	2