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What was the primary focus of the Enlightenment in relation to education?

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What was the primary impact of the printing press during the Enlightenment?

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Who was the prominent civil rights leader known for his 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered during the March on Washington in 1963?

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In which year was the Civil Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, enacted?

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Which activist is known for her refusal to give up her bus seat to a white man, leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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Which famous civil rights leader was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968?

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What significant event marked the beginning of the Victorian Era in Britain?

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What event is commonly marked as the starting point of the American Revolutionary War?

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Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?

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What was the primary reason for the colonists' discontent leading to the Revolution?

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Who was the King of Britain during the American Revolutionary War?

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Who authored the Declaration of Independence?

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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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What was the primary goal of the Spanish conquistadors during the Age of Exploration?

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Which indigenous empire was notably conquered by Hernán Cortés?

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Which famous Italian explorer is credited with discovering the Americas in 1492?

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What was the primary type of ship used by explorers during the Age of Exploration?

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What was the capital city of the Aztec civilization?

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What form of tribute did the Aztecs often demand from conquered peoples?

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Which Spanish conquistador is credited with the fall of the Aztec Empire?

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