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American History Japan United States World War Two

06/17/19

In WW2, how long could a submarine stay submerged if it wasn't moving?

For a submarine in the WW2-era, how long could it stay submerged if it was **not** running its engine? This is a question of crew size, oxygen, food/water, and CO2 scrubbers, and maybe other stuff... more

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American History Japan United States Nuclear

06/16/19

Did the United States have a third atomic bomb to drop on Japan?

On 15 August, six days after the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan announced its surrender to the United States, signing the instrument of surrender on 2 September, officially ending the war. The... more

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American History Civil War Economy Of Antebellum South

06/16/19

Was the economic catastrophe the South suffered after the Civil War inevitable?

Did any US Administration before and including Lincoln propose to the South any alternative economic choices that would be backed by government bonds, or some such thing? Did the idea of... more

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American History Us History

06/15/19

As part of the southern strategy, the British encouraged slaves to flee to their strongholds, promising them freedom.

Is this statement true or false?

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American History United States

06/15/19

Did any American political party have a legal personality anywhere at any time? Did it ever lapse?

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American History World History

06/13/19

How did “Radical Reconstruction” cause Southerners to resent the North long after the Civil War ended?

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American History World History

06/13/19

why did the majority of soldiers in the Civil War die of disease ?

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American History World History

06/13/19

How did the Second Great Awakening try to reform industrial society?

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American History World History

06/13/19

Why did Southerners think cotton would help them win the Civil War?

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American History

06/13/19

In what ways did the ideals of America provide an ideal to strive for rather than a lived reality?

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American History

06/13/19

In what ways did the ideals of America provide an ideal to strive for rather than a lived reality?

I really need help answering this question for my American History Assignment.

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American History Military United States Vietnam

06/12/19

What is the percentage of the draft pool that were conscripted during WW2 and Vietnam?

During the times of these conflicts I'm pretty sure the eligible ages to be drafted were from 18 - 25. During these times what percentage of US males between those ages were drafted. I'd like to be... more

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American History United States President 20th Century

06/12/19

Can anyone verify this story about the President's driver?

I remember hearing a story that I believe was either President Roosevelt or President Truman which involved his driver. There was a crash or incident because of his driver's error or negligence.... more

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American History Military United States World War Two

06/12/19

How many ministerial deferments were there during WWII for the United States?

How many, or what percentage of eligible inductees were excused by way of a 2-D or 4-D during WWII?

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American History United States Slavery

06/11/19

Were the first African Americans in Jamestown slaves or indentured servants?

Recently, Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia referred to the first African Americans to arrive in Jamestown as [indentured... more

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American History United States Political History Election

06/10/19

When did abolition of property qualifications for voting begin in the USA?

I understand that voting qualifications in the USA are a state matter and this didn't all happen in one blow. But which states were the first and last to abolish property qualifications for voting?... more

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American History United States American Civil War

06/10/19

How did the U.S. Government change during the Civil War?

How did the ways of governing change as the southern states seceded? How were the Southern States able to secede and was it illegal?

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American History Government United States Constitution

06/10/19

Was the United States meant to be a confederation of states?

I read the Constitution, and, if I recall correctly, no members of the Federal government were to be elected by the common people according to the original documents. Governors, however, were... more

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American History United States Political History Us Congress

06/09/19

What was the argest congressional letter writing campaign in US history?

In the United States, there is a system where folks can write letters to their representative and senators in congress to bring attention to a particular issue, sometimes as a timely event or a... more

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American History Language United States Immigration

06/08/19

How many total speakers of German were there in pre-WWI USA?

The 1910 US Census enumerates some 2.7 million foreign-born speakers of German in the United States then. That number must be an understatement because there were many communities of heritage... more

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American History Business And History

06/08/19

The effects and the economic winners of the repeal of prohibition

What Was the effect on bootleggers because of the repeal of prohibition and who were the economical winners in government and business because of the repeal of prohibition. Finally would determined... more

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American History Great Depression

06/07/19

What were challenges people faced during the Great Depression

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American History

06/06/19

Was there ever any doubt which side the USA would join during WW2?

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American History Us History

06/06/19

1. What did Hamilton recommend America do with its national debt, and why did he think this help the country’s economy

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American History History

06/06/19

4. Give one explanation why the Electoral College chooses the president

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In WW2, how long could a submarine stay submerged if it wasn't moving?

Did the United States have a third atomic bomb to drop on Japan?

Was the economic catastrophe the South suffered after the Civil War inevitable?

As part of the southern strategy, the British encouraged slaves to flee to their strongholds, promising them freedom.

Did any American political party have a legal personality anywhere at any time? Did it ever lapse?

How did “Radical Reconstruction” cause Southerners to resent the North long after the Civil War ended?

why did the majority of soldiers in the Civil War die of disease ?

How did the Second Great Awakening try to reform industrial society?

Why did Southerners think cotton would help them win the Civil War?

In what ways did the ideals of America provide an ideal to strive for rather than a lived reality?

In what ways did the ideals of America provide an ideal to strive for rather than a lived reality?

What is the percentage of the draft pool that were conscripted during WW2 and Vietnam?

Can anyone verify this story about the President's driver?

How many ministerial deferments were there during WWII for the United States?

Were the first African Americans in Jamestown slaves or indentured servants?

When did abolition of property qualifications for voting begin in the USA?

How did the U.S. Government change during the Civil War?

Was the United States meant to be a confederation of states?

What was the argest congressional letter writing campaign in US history?

How many total speakers of German were there in pre-WWI USA?

The effects and the economic winners of the repeal of prohibition

What were challenges people faced during the Great Depression

Was there ever any doubt which side the USA would join during WW2?

1. What did Hamilton recommend America do with its national debt, and why did he think this help the country’s economy

4. Give one explanation why the Electoral College chooses the president

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