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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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How have women's roles changed since 1900?
Women can vote in the U.S., have jobs, own property. Birth control has made enormous changes in women's lives. Prior to 1900,...
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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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How much money does a psychologist earn?
It varies - depending on location, experience, education, etc. According to http://www.apa.org/monitor/mar00/facts.html about...
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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 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 public...
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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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Where can you find H D Folsom sales records?
I don't believe they are available anywhere. One researcher has said they were donated to a paper drive during WWII. After all,...
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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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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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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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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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What is socialism?
Socialism is a principle of sharing at it's core. There are various offshoots of the core ideal, however those will be discussed...
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Why do some American politicians tout socialist policy?
For example ...many people believe they get free health care... but its not,,,they collect the money from the people...they would...
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When did electricity reach suburban homes?
This varied from country to country and from town to town. Initially, electricity was used mainly for street lighting, for some...
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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?
It does indeed refer to Wild Bill Hickok, who was shot while holding this hand.
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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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Why is John Glenn so important?
John Herschel Glenn Jr. (born July 18, 1921, in Cambridge, Ohio) is a former American astronaut, Marine Corps fighter pilot, and...
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Why did the actions of the police and other authorities increase the tension during the Civil Rights Movement?
The actions of police and other authorities increased tension during the civil rights movement by resorting to physical violence...
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Who is in charge of the government in England?
Peter Mandelson. Actual answer: The British government is run by the Prime Minister, currently Gordon Brown. He is head...
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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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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. Because there are more than 26 of them, or at least plans were made for...
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What was the importance of the Battle of Midway?
Up to the battle of Midway the Japanese had been on the offensive attacking and winning in battle after battle. They also had a...
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Who were the Minutemen and what was their job?
Minutemen were American volunteer soldiers in the Revolutionary War era, who worked jobs but could be ready to fight, with one...
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Was the 1800's American Dream a realistic goal?
I think it was very realistic and still is because success is attainable with hardwork and determination.
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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?
The hijab as such is not mentioned in the Koran. Neither are Burqa/Niqab/Chador/Shayla/Khimar. In the Koran it only speaks of...
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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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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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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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Can a presidential election be stalled or waived due to a declaration of war and has it ever happened?
Actually, neither of the answers below are accurate. Article 2, section 1, clause 4 of the Constitution states, "The Congress may...
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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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What was new about the New Deal?
The New Deal was Franklin Roosevelt's way of dealing with the depression of the late 20's and 30's. Unfortunatly it depended on...
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Who lead the rebellion in massachusetts?
1786–87
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How would you describe family life during the Gupta Empire?
spread of buddhism.
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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 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 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 countries fought in the Vietnam War?
North and South Vietnam, France, the United States, Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand. More input: China and Russia were...
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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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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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What are positive motives for imperialism?
Frankly the only positive motives for imperialism are self serving to the capitalists themselves. Since imperialism can be...
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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 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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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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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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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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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. 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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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 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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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. Lithuania and Germany (Ostrpreussen) bordered each other...
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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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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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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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What was the impact of McCarthyism in the US?
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How many people signed the US Constitution?
Of the fifty five delegates, forty-two attended most of the meetings, and thirty-nine actually signed the Constitution. Edmund...
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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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What are the key differences between the US' and the Soviet Union's economy geography and governments?
By Soviet Union, I take it you mean 'Russia' - Economically the countries are very different. Russia is blessed with size and...
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How were cities physically reshaped in response to the early nineteenth century?
During the early nineteenth century there was a vast migration from the country into cities. This migration led to major problems...
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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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Who is the Sultan of Brunei?
The Sultan of Brunei is the head of state of Brunei. The royal lineage can be traced back to the 15th century. The 29 Sultans of...
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Why was the desert war in North Africa important?
The war in the deserts of Egypt & Libya were important for two reasons. Firstly, Britain stood alone and desparately needed...
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Why did Americans practice slavery?
Slavery, though still existing in a variety of ways, was a common, global practice when the colonists arrived. Economics is one...
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What did South America have more of than North America?
Silver and gold
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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 is the importance of the Treaty of Nanking?
Very simply, the T of N was the first of the unequal treaties between Europe and China. It paved the way for the gradual...
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Where did the words cockpit and cocktail come from?
See this link: http://www.word-detective.com/082498.html
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Need for symbols during freedom struggle of india?
The secret of the attainment of freedom The symbols that showed abstract ideas of freedom and unity helped poeple of India to...
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Why didn't the Great Depression hit Great Britain as hard as it hit the United States?
What makes you think that? If anything I think it hit them harder. And I'll add that if either Communism or Fascisim was...
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Who are they referring to - 24th Chief was only the 23rd person to hold this position?
What are you talking about? Who are "they"? What position? Chief of what, some Indian tribe? Michael Montagne
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Who said the quote like 'I have found the enemy and it is us'?
The original statement was "we have found the eneny and he is us". It came from a newspaper cartoon written by Walt Kelly. and...
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What currency was used in Lithuania in the late 19th century?
Lithuania had lost its independence in 1795 with most of its territory being taken by Russia. It remained under Russian...
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What are the differences between communism and a republic?
A republic is different from democracy..... yes every one can vote......but vote whom???? In a republic, the head of state is...
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Was Benedict Arnold the worst traitor in American history?
Benedict Arnold was the worst traitor in American history but, John Andre who paid the price. One night in September 1780, Arnold...
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What is the anatomical evidence for the evolution theory?
Humans aren't the best place to look for this. Until relatively recently in our history we were a small population species that...
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Where did the term Bible Belt originate?
I live in Florida near Alabama .. on every corner there is a baptist church and here is what I found that may mean a circle of...
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What is the highest mountain in the world that has not yet been climbed?
Gangkhar Puensum is the highest mountain in Bhutan and the highest unclimbed mountain in the world with an elevation of 7570...
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What was the education like in New Jersey in 1735?
colored people were not allowed going to schools where white people were they had to go to different and poor ones
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Why did the United States oppose so many Communist inspired rebellions and efforts at independence?
Because they were all being financed and supplied by the Soviet Union as part of an attempt to, ultimately, reduce the entire...
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