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'History, Politics and Society' deals with the affairs of human beings. The categories overlap to a degree: 'History' describes changes in those affairs, and encompasses the other two; 'Politics' is about how people govern themselves; and 'Society' is about how people organize and conduct their lives. Questions here range from ancient history to history-in-the-making, political views to decisions of lawmakers, and present and past societies and how people relate to each other within their societies.
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What advantage did the South have over the North during the Civil War?
The south had General Lee and he was a better general than McClellan. Answer The best answer is leadership, Lee, Jackson,...
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How have women's roles changed since 1900?
Women's Roles Women can vote in the U.S., have jobs, own property. More Changes Birth control has made enormous changes in...
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When was nylon invented and do the letters NY and LON stand for New York and London?
No it doesn't mean NY and LOndon. It was a marketing term invented by a team at DuPont. They went through several names,...
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Why do Americans seem to know so little about world history and world geography and foreign societies and languages?
It's always foolish to generalize. Wait- was that a generalization? In any case, having taught American and International college...
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Why did the US support the Chilean Coup against Allende in 1973?
Allende was a Socialist. The Unidad Popular coalition didn't plan to abolish capitalism, but to reform it in a Keynesian sense....
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What countries were neutral in World War 2?
These countries were officially neutral during the Second World War: Sweden Switzerland Spain Afghanistan Portugal Also you...
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What is the role of the people in a democracy?
In order for a democracy to work, it is important that the people have knowledge about the definition of democracy and how it...
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Where can you find information about the men who served during the Philippine Insurrection?
Hi, I don't think you will find much on the internet about this topic. This is "very old" , you will need a lot of "???" and...
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What wars or major events happened directly after World War 2?
you could say that germany and japan started to become the most globalized countries in the world look it up jap now has a...
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Were the republican administrations the most important factor in bringing about an economic boom in the 1920's?
Yes and no. The Republicans had been the party of the common people until Teddy Roosevelt took office. He changed the party into...
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Did any newspaper in 1948 have the headline 'Dewey Wins'?
The headline was, "Dewey Defeats Truman!" It was one of the Chicago papers but I don't know which one. There is a very famous...
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What were the causes of the Vietnam War?
Among the reasons/causes of the Vietnam War: As for why the US got involved, Americans feared the "domino theory" of expanding...
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What was the Statute of Westminster?
In 1931, the British parliament passed the Statute of Westminster, a law that gave formal recognition to all countries with...
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How many popes have there been?
265. Here is a list of all 265 popes: 1. St. Peter (32-67) 2. St. Linus (67-76) 3. St. Anacletus (Cletus) (76-88) 4. St....
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What does the Maltese Cross stand for?
The Maltese cross originally from the Knights of St John of Jerusalem ( the Knight Hospitalers)who used the Christian cross as a...
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When was Maracaibo Venezuela founded?
A glance at an encyclopedia would have told you, 1571. Michael Montagne I'm not sure which encyclopedia the above answerer...
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Where did most people move from Europe to in America?
well your question is not asked proplery but i understand what u are asking basically you are saying is where did most people...
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What is socialism?
Socialism is based on the concept "everyone gets their share wether they have to work for it or not." This economic system exists...
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Why do some American politicians tout socialist policy?
Debate below aside, some tout socialist policy because they believe in it? Answer SCorrecting the first answer, the Nazis...
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When did Nigeria get its independence?
Nigerian Independence Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom on 1 October 1960. To poop freely. Just Kidding! HA
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Why was the Battle of Stamford Bridge fought?
Stamford Bridge In short, two kinds wanted the crown of England. Here is more info from others: This was a battle between King...
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What are the after effects of war on a country people and the environment?
If the battle occured on their land then they've got no farming land as it's mainly strewn with decomposing bodies, unexploded...
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What year did electricity reach suburban homes?
Electricity in suburban homes This varied from country to country and from town to town. Initially, electricity was used mainly...
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Usually showdowns in Vegas end with a winning hand but in 1880 one ended with a dead lawman who was he?
The only gambling law man I can think of is Wild Bill Hickock, but that is Deadwood SD
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Who ratified the US Constitution?
Ratification of the Constitution State conventions consisting of popularly elected delegates. The Constitution required 9...
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What was the battle at Stanford Bridge?
The battle of stamford bridge was between Harold Hardrada and the new King Harold Godwin. Harold Hardrada lost whilst Harold...
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What factors combined caused the Great Depression?
The Great Depression happened because people thought the banks were going under, and took their money out of them, in large...
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What does a butterfly tattoo symbolize?
Symbolism of a Butterfly Tattoo Here are opinions from WikiAnswer Contributors: The butterfly is a symbol of transformation or...
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Why is John Glenn so important?
John Glenn's Significance John Herschel Glenn Jr. (born July 18, 1921, in Cambridge, Ohio) is a former American astronaut,...
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What mistakes did Harold make at the Battle of Hastings?
Harold was a foot soldier so he couldn't control his soldiers. Please note that all the English fought on foot, horses were used...
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What did McCulloch v. Maryland do for the US Supreme Court and why?
That case established the principle that contracts are sacred. Is it possible that you are thinking of Marbury v. Madison, which...
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Why did the actions of the police and other authorities increase the tension during the Civil Rights Movement?
Because they resorted to physical violence by using fire hoses, attack dogs, clubs, against unarmed and helpless black people and...
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What does Jewish mean?
Of or to do with Judaism.
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How did the Russian Revolution affect World War 1?
Russia's horrific losses on the Eastern Front were a significant factor in precipitating the Revolution. After the Revolution,...
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What were the lasting effects on the soldiers of World War 1?
shell shock Millions of men came home with out a leg, an arm, or blind, or deaf, or mentally broken due to the things they had...
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What were some of the main attacks on Holland and when were they?
You need to more specific about the era or the conflict. The reality is that all of Europe has had such a long history of wars...
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Who is Walter Winchell and what did he do?
He was a news announcer on the radio in the 1940s and 50s. He always opened his broadcasts with, "Good evening Mr. and Mrs....
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Does England have an executive judiciary and legislative branch if Parliament governs the country and the Queen is not elected to executive office?
The Queen is the constitutional Head of State and carries out ceremonial duties. She has few powers, and those she has she uses...
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Why do Englishmen call the people in America 'Americans'?
Sure, Christopher Columbus discovered the New World, but it was Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci who recognized it as an...
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Where was the first steam engine built?
The steam engine was invented by Thomas Savery in 1698. He was from Devonshire, England. For more information, check out:...
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Easy Company had an insignia on their helmet a white spade what does it stand for?
The White Spade stood for the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. A tactical marking to assist in the assembly of troops on the...
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How do refer to someone from Connecticut?
The correct form is, according to R.M. Theis's Standard Lexicon of Titlology (1957, 2nd Edn., Oxon), for a man a "Connection" or,...
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Why are US Army Military Police Companies numbered instead of having letters like A Co B Co?
To my knowledge, only infantry companies are lettered. Answer Because there are more than 26 of them, or at least plans were...
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What was the importance of the Battle of Midway?
Significance of Midway Up to the battle of Midway the Japanese had been on the offensive attacking and winning in battle after...
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What is the difference between fascism and capitalism?
Capitalism is an economic system where the Capital (or Property) inside a nation is owned and controlled by private citizens....
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What and when is the origin of the hijab?
link removed because it was a dead link Answer I suggest you not take the article that link above ^^^^ seriously. The person...
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Who moved into the Greek world and reigned for about 400 years and left no written record?
The Greeks were the first to establish an empire in that territory. Your question needs to be more specific as in a time...
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Was the 1800's American Dream a realistic goal?
Answer I think it was very realistic and still is because success is attainable with hardwork and determination.
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Where can you find fashions of the women of the 1930s and 1940s?
I Know That If A School Is Through Is Getting Rid Of Old Textbooks About Fashion And Design That Should Be The First Place You...
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Can a presidential election be stalled or waived due to a declaration of war and has it ever happened?
Actually, the answer below was only partly correct. Yes, no presidential elections have been stalled or delayed due to a...
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What is the Borodino battle's historical significance?
The greatest battle in the war of 1812 when Napoleon invaded Russia took place near the village of Borodino Sept. 7th 1812 and...
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Who were the 'goodwives'?
"Goodwife" was a term of address and reference, similar to Mrs., for married women in the 17th and 18th centuries. It could be...
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How did the Pacific Ocean get its name?
The explorer that named the Pacifc ocean was the PORTUGUESE explorer Fernando Magalhães, referred in english as Ferdinand...
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How did World War 2 affect Australia's foreign policy?
Australia's foreign polciy changed throughout the course of world war 2 from following britain to the USA. After the fall of...
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Why do countries find it necessary to go to war over an ideology?
Countries never go to war over ideology. The ideology is just a convenient excuse to sell the war to the citizens. Look behind...
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Should individual claims of privacy be valued above claims of societal welfare?
Yes personal privacy is one of the greates gifts of the constitution. I prefer privacy over security, however due to the current...
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What is the origin of 'File 13 ' meaning the garbage can?
i think, it's the same origin as, the '13th' floor missing from tall skyscraper buildings. origin superstitious therefore not...
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How does American society today differ from the years just after World War 2?
Racial segregation was still common practice in the US.....
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Who is the Father of the Jews - Esua or Jacob?
Traditionally, Jacob is the father of the Isrealites (Jews). His sons were the ancestors of the twelve tribes. Esau (Edom) is the...
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What was new about the New Deal?
The "New" in the New Deal The New Deal was Franklin Roosevelt's way of dealing with the depression of the late 20's and...
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How has war changed over the years?
War has changed. Its no longer about nations or idealoligies or ethnicity. Its an endless series of proxy battles fought by...
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Who lead the rebellion in massachusetts?
1786–87
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How did Scott's Anaconda Plan use geography and how the North's naval blockade affected the South?
The Anaconda plan was strategically simplistic and of course tactically difficult to implement. It entailed controlling the...
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Who elects the President of the United States?
The Electoral College. Each state gets a number of electors equal to the total number of senators and representatives it has....
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What countries have a mixed economy?
The definition of mixed economy remains somewhat subjective. Both the US and Cuba have been refered to as mixed economies as all...
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What countries fought in the Vietnam War?
Countries Fighting in VietNam North and South Vietnam, France, the United States, Australia, South Korea, and New...
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What did money look like and how was it used in 1650 to 1700?
It was all coinage and was bartered for goods just like it is today.
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What were the major products of Colonial New Jersey?
ironworking. lumbering. glass production. agriculture- grain. breeding livestock- cattle.
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How have Australia's relations with Asia changed since 1970?
Inquiry Question 1: How has Relations with Asia changed Australian society in the period of 1970-1990? After Australia’s...
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Should there be a National memorial day to honor famous people or celebrities who have made a difference in society as a whole?
Now that simply wouldn't make sense because there are so many and in retrospect none of us would ever be out there working and...
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How would you describe family life during the Gupta Empire?
spread of buddhism.
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Who was Bruno Hauptmann and what happened to him?
Bruno Hauptmann was a German-American carpenter who was tried and convicted for the kidnapping of the Charles Lindberg baby. He...
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What is laissez-faire?
A policy that stated that the government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy.
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How does caffeine effect plant growth?
Caffeine Minerals like potassium are often found alongside caffeine when it occurs in plant sources like coffee beans, and that...
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What was Stephen A. Douglas' view of slavery?
Stephen Douglas was born on April 23, 1813 in Brandon Vermont. Yes, he did support slavery. Douglas'political battles with...
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What are positive motives for imperialism?
Positive motives for imperialism Frankly the only positive motives for imperialism are self serving to the capitalists...
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What is the purpose of the US Constitution?
Purpose of US Constitution Read the preamble, that says it better than anything else ever could. The Constitution is the...
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Where can you find information on the Nineteenth Amendment such as the major political economic technological and cultural developments in the 1920s?
The policies of Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover
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When did people begin to call New York City 'Manhattan'?
Manhattan is the name of the island that New York City was originally on. It was named thus by the Dutch after the Indian tribe...
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What is the official language of history?
It has none. History is a scholarly account of the past, delivered in whatever language or by whatever means. As in other kinds...
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How do you find a copy of General Douglas Macarthur's letter to his newborn son?
Look in Willaim Manchester's book, An American Caesar. Answer Look in Willaim Manchester's book, An American Caesar.
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What was the role of women in Australia in the 1800s?
I guess that they would have had the responsibility for the running of the house and the raising of the children. Wealthy people...
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What is the oil for food scandal?
It was intended to allow Iraq to sell oil through an escrow system in exchange for food, medicine, and other humanitarian needs...
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How was Italy affected by World War 1 after it ended?
They felt unrepresented by the Versailles Treaty, in which not much was given to the Italians. This gave rise to nationalistic...
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Why did Britain pass the Statute of Westminster in 1931 and what groups in Canada and Britain supported this act?
The Statute of Westminister was the final part of the process to grant full independance to Canada. It was supported by the...
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Why did Japan stop at Pearl Harbor and not attack California directly?
Japans purpose in attacking Pear Harbor was to destroy tyhe US Pacific fleet, especially the US aircraft carriers. Japan intended...
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Who was the first person to climb Everest and when?
There is evidence, but no conclusive proof that an Englishman by the name of George Mallory and partner Andrew Irvivine reached...
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What year did William Symington invent his first steam engine?
http://www.crawford-john.org.uk/symintn.htm
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What did the A stand for in A Mitchell Palmer?
The "A" in A. Mitchell Palmer was his first name. It stood for Alexander.
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What weapons are banned in warfare?
Really they are not banned armies can use them if they want without any restriction but the weapons banned by the U.N are the Dum...
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How long did a train ride take from Lithuania to Germany in late 19th century?
2 hours. However, that would not have taken you very far into Germany.
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What was the impact of McCarthyism in the US?
It shined a spotlight on some of the Democratic Party's associates who were identified as being communists, especially those who...
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Who was the first veterinarian or animal doctor?
It is impossible to say who the first veterinarian was because it goes as far back as Roman times and I am sure further back than...
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How do communities help the homeless in Australia?
Australia has many religious and secular organisations that give the homeless temporary accomodation. Unfortunately the...
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Why did Americans practice slavery?
When the first American colonists came to "The New World" the knew they needed to make a living. They also had to find a way to...
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What did South America have more of than North America?
Silver and gold
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Derffr kggt gttgt?
It ended in 1941!! p.s. on moshimonsters.com if u have an account add kkyylliiee101???
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What was the lifestyle in the 1960s?
If you were 18-30 in the 60's, you probably don't remember much about it.
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If the Luddites were against the factory system what they were for?
The Luddites were in favor of producing cloth on primitive hand operated looms. Such looms were often in private homes where the...
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What religion endorses the eightfold path?
The eightfold path is a central concept in Buddhism. The eightfold path consists of right understanding, right thought, right...
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