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Which event, held in 1773, was a protest against British taxation on tea?

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Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Britain?

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What was the significance of the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth in 1621?

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Which Roman leader was famously assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 BCE?

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Who was the first Roman emperor, establishing the imperial system of governance?

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Which Roman structure was primarily used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles?

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What was the primary function of the Roman aqueducts?

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What popular form of entertainment featured gladiators in ancient Rome?

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What significant event is generally considered the start of the Roman Empire?

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What popular form of entertainment featured gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome?

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What was the primary currency of the Roman Empire?

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Which British philosopher is known for his social contract theory that influenced modern democracy?

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Which event is often seen as the culmination of Enlightenment ideas in action?

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What major economic system did East Germany follow before the fall of the Berlin Wall?

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What was the immediate reaction of East Germans as the Berlin Wall was opened?

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Which historical event coincided with the fall of the Berlin Wall, involving East and West Germans uniting in celebration?

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What year did the Berlin Wall fall, marking a significant moment in Cold War history?

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What was the name of the U.S. military alliance formed in 1949?

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What triggered the start of the Great Depression in 1929?

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Which of the following was a major consequence of the Great Depression?

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