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Which country was the first to establish a sea route to India?

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In which year did Christopher Columbus first land in the Americas?

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What year is generally marked as the beginning of the Great Depression?

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Which of the following was a common form of entertainment for Americans during the Great Depression?

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Who was the commanding general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?

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What year did the Declaration of Independence get adopted?

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Which group of colonists supported the British during the American Revolutionary War?

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Which battle is often referred to as the shot heard 'round the world?

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What event is commonly marked as the starting point of the French Revolution?

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Which famous phrase is associated with the French Revolution and signifies the ideals of liberty and equality?

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Which French general rose to prominence during the Revolution and later became Emperor?

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Which invention allowed for the rapid processing of cotton, significantly impacting the textile industry?

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What was one of the primary sources of energy that drove machinery during the Industrial Revolution?

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Which popular non-alcoholic beverage became widely consumed during Prohibition?

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What major event in 1947 marked the beginning of widespread decolonization in South Asia?

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What process describes the transfer of power from colonial authorities to indigenous governance?

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Which term refers to the state of being governed by one's own people after a colonial rule?

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Who led the African National Congress (ANC) in its battle against apartheid in South Africa?

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What year did Ghana become the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule?

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During which event did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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