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====A Great Resource for History Teachers==== * [[51 Great Online Resources for History Teachers]]

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How did the Fall of Constantinople change the Renaissance in Italy
...le: Constantinople.jpg |250px|thumbnail|left|Sultan Mehmet I the conqueror of Constantinople]] ...s capital fell to the Ottoman Turkish army, and this was the effective end of the Byzantine Empire, which had endured for almost 1000 years.

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Media History Top Ten Booklist
...megaphone implied that people as a mass were pliant, susceptible to a sort of top-down manipulation that sits uneasily with most historians, with their c ...andscape” of rural France. (Anyone who remembers ''The Semaphore Version of Wuthering Heights'' can take relish in his work.)

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History of Sex (American Version) Top Ten Booklist
...unnies.jpg|200px|left|thumbnail|Bachelors and Bunnies: The Sexual Politics of Playboy by Carrie Pitzulo]] ...roughout its history. These books seek to explain and place American views of sex in an historical perspective. As per usual, we included some caveats an

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Gilded Age/Progressive Era History Top Ten Booklist
...mericanColossus.jpg|thumbnail|300px|left|American Colossus: The Triumph of Capitalism, 1865-1900 by H.W. Brands]] ...ther words, several of these books are seeking to create a grand narrative of the era to help their readers understand it.

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Social History of American Medicine Top Ten Booklist
...u. It is probably the one book on the list that most historians are aware of and that is why we left it off. ...9c0f7dba5f7ec American Physicians in the Nineteenth Century: From Sects to Science] (Johns Hopkins University Press, reprint edition 1992) and Judith Walz

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When were Electric Cars Invented
...hat has some ways to go before they become common. However, electric cars' history goes back to the 19th century, as people experimented with electricity and ==The Early History of Electric Cars==

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How did ancient Professional Armies develop
...x-Victory_stele_of_Naram_Sin_9066.jpg|thumbnail|left|300px|Figure 1. Stele of Naram-Sin (2254–2218 BC), an Akkadian king, standing over his enemies and ...and empires to compete more with each other, helping to develop a variety of other social and technical innovations, including shaping our own world.

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How did Edwin Drake create the World's first oil well
...e of the 20th century. <ref>American Chemical Society, “The Development of the Pennsylvania Oil Industry,” 2009.</ref> ...6531b9cd0d8bea4" Dictionary of Canadian Biography]'', (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1959).</ref>

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Which Guns Won the American West
It rode on the hip of Buffalo Bill Cody, Teddy Roosevelt, Judge Roy Bean and Pat Garrett, the she Out on the open range the gun of choice for ranchers and frontiersmen was a lever-action repeating rifle. Aw

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What are the Origins of Astronomy
...and mathematics Mesopotamia see: Hodgkin, Luke Howard. 2013. ''A History of Mathematics: From Mesopotamia to Modernity''. Oxford: Oxford University Pre ...in agriculture and religion, see: Olson, Richard. 2010. ''Technology and Science in Ancient Civilizations. Prayer Series on the Ancient World''. Santa Barba

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How did Manufactured Glass Develop in the Bronze Age
[[File:Uluburun3.jpg|thumbnail|250px|left|Blue glass bar of the Uluburun Shipwreck]] ...and Gerry Martin. 2002. Glass: A World History. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.</ref> Perhaps the earliest glass anywhere comes from the an

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What Caused the Rise of Agriculture?
...D. 2010. ''What Makes Civilization?: The Ancient Near East and the Future of the West''. Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press.</ref> ...n: New Genetic and Archaeological Paradigms''. Berkeley, Calif: University of California Press.</ref>

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What Role did the Motorcycle and Harley-Davidson play in Wartime
..._82nd_Armored_Reconnaissance_Battalion.jpg|thumbnail|250px|left|Members of of 82nd Armored Reconnaissance on Harley Davidson WLAs during WWII]] ...icant impact by a gasoline-powered machine in modern warfare. And the role of the military motorcycle continues more than a century later.

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How did Navigation Develop in the Ancient World
...vigation increasingly made movement by sea easier over time; however, much of this knowledge that facilitated movement was accumulated knowledge that too However, such as knowledge of astronomy grew and reached a critical threshold, we begin to see rapid deve

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What has been the Role of Horses in Human Societies
...as war animals, while in other places and periods there use was the privy of royalty. ...n, John Storer, et al. 2005. “Evolution, Systematics, and Phylogeography of Pleistocene Horses in the New World: A Molecular Perspective.” Edited by

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How did climate change influence the rise and collapse of the ancient Maya
...ical force. While the Maya, as a people, persisted long after the collapse of the Classical Maya civilizations, their cities were much reduced or abandon ====Rise of the Maya====

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How did eugenics develop and why did it persist into the late 20th Century
..., and most importantly, white, were considered “fit”. Eugenics is a “science” predicated upon racism, classicism, and sexism – so why in the world w ...r Domestication.</ref> He called this theory “pangenesis”. Ever heard of it? Probably not, as it was dead wrong!

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How Did Early Mathematics Evolve
...rise of early mathematics, see: Bell, Eric Temple. 1992. ''The Development of Mathematics''. New York: Dover Publications.</ref> ...of property, sharing of resources, accrual of wealth, and track the motion of the planets and stars, which all required more complex mathematical develop

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Make It Rain: Interview with Kristine C. Harper
...e University of Chicago Press] explores the bizarre and ridiculous history of state-funded attempts to control the weather. ...inkId=a600610f4135a3ed07d654cf017dd3a8 Weather by the Numbers: The Genesis of Modern Meteorology].

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What was the Impact of the Tanzimat Reforms on the Ottoman Empire in the Nineteenth Century
...power. The process of modernization involved adopting models and practices of western countries and societies, and it primarily motivated to compete for ...University Press, 1994, p. 189.</ref> During the nineteenth century, much of the world became subject to the western powers, especially Britain and Fran

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What was the evolution of water technologies like
[[File:Yemen landscape 05.jpg|thumbnail|left|Figure 1. Example of terraces in Arabia, perhaps similar to those developed already by the Neoli ...rganization became more complex and states developed. While we often think of Roman aqueducts as marvels, which they were, other complex water technologi

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How did the Ionian Revolt (499-493 BC) change the Ancient World
[[File: Ionian Revolt 1.jpg|250px|thumbnail|left|Ruins of Miletus]] ...as ultimately defeated. The Ionian Revolt nevertheless was to have a range of consequences for the Persian and the Greek Worlds.

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What was the dominant medical sect in the United States during the 19th Century
[[File:Galenus.jpg|thumbnail|275px|left|Galen of Pergamon By Georg Paul Busch]] ...heir type of practice as the most effective and scientific. Arguably none of the three sects was superior to the others, but their adherents concluded t

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Ancient Near and Middle East Study Guide
*How Did Nebuchadnezzar Impact Ancient Near Eastern History? *How Did Sargon of Akkad Influence Ancient Mesopotamian History?

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How did Athens become the leading Greek city-state
[[File:The Parthenon in Athens.jpg|thumbnail|300px|left|The ruins of the Parthenon today.]]__NOTOC__ ...ge, but it went on to influence European and Western culture for thousands of years.

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How did Aristotle fundamentally change philosophy and science
[[File:Aristotle Altemps Inv8575.jpg|thumbnail|left|250px|Figure 1. Bust of Aristotle.]] ...peans by Islamic scholars in the Middle Ages. He is considered the founder of philosophy and, to some, the first scientist. His work has continued to inf

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Why was Epicurus and his philosophy so important
[[File:Px-Epikouros BM 1843.jpg|thumbnail|275px|left|Figure 1. Bust of Epicurus.]] ...to his ideas becoming highly influential in modern thought in many regions of the world today.

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Engineering Victory during the Civil War: Interview with Thomas F. Army, Jr.
...es lacked the home field advantage. Dr. Army's delves deeply into a aspect of the Civil War that most other historians have only discussed in passing. '''How would you describe yourself as a historian? Are you a historian of science and technology or a Civil War historian?'''

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The Mysterious Illness of Jim Bowie: How Did He Contribute to His Own Decline
[[File:portraitbowie.jpg|thumbnail|left|250px|Portrait of Jim Bowie, circa 1820.]] ...had his thunderous temper, and a commanding leader who was prone to binges of sloppy drunkenness. He was determined in his actions and proceeded through

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Thomas Jefferson, the Founding Fathers and Christianity: Interview with Sam Haselby
...OriginsAmericanReligiousNationalism.png|thumbnail|250px|left|''The Origins of American Religious Nationalism'']] ...n. Ultimately, the debate could not overcome the 140 character limitations of Twitter. Fortunately, Michael Hattem preserved that debate at [https://stor

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What was Plato's academy and why did it influence Western thought
...1377.jpg|thumbnail|left|250px|Plato made be Silanion in 370 BC for Academy of Athens]] ...here people would enroll and obtain advanced degrees, it functioned as one of the first places for dedicated research into scientific and philosophical q

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How Did God Influence the Wounded in the American Civil War
...to be hopeless. He proceeded to pray, which at the time was his only means of solace. After praying he “felt more composed in [his] mind and perfectly ...les. McCarter was far from alone as a miraculous survivor of the bloodiest of all American wars. Although Fredericksburg was a horrific battle, the one s

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Who Was Responsible for the Extreme Violence During the Reconstruction Era
...e Reconstruction; however, the degree to which the killing and destruction of innocent lives may have been lessened. It can therefore be concluded that L ...alignment with the Union.</ref>The oath to which he was referring was one of allegiance to the Union and an agreement to uphold emancipation. He intende

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Nature's Path: Interview with Susan E. Cayleff
...rsevered to this day. Naturopathic healing was founded and based on number of influences including botanics, hydrotherapy, eclecticism, temperance and ve ...Cayleff's book is an intriguing addition to the medical and social history of the United States.

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What Was the Fate of Women During the Bangladesh Liberation War
[[File:1971_Instrument_of_Surrender.jpg|thumbnail|left|240px|Surrender of Pakistani Army, Dhaka, December 16, 1971. Signing is Lieutenant General Nia ...ification, which was sanctioned and carried out by the military government of West Pakistan.

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What is the Magician's Oath and why is it important
...ster,_1895.jpg|thumbnail|300px|left|Poster for Frederick Bancroft - Prince of Magicians, 1895]]__NOTOC__ ...over, 1965), p. 14-15.</ref> Magic as a performance art had stood the test of time.

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American Surveillance: Interview with Anthony Gregory
...ducting surveillance of its citizens since it was created, but the ability of any government to spy on its citizens has dramatically improved in the digi ...ss.wisc.edu/index.html University of Wisconsin Press] examines the history of surveillance in the United States and grapples with these problems. He exam

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How Did Hospitals Emerge
[[File:Image-5.jpg|thumbnail|left|250px|Figure 1. Example drawing of the nervous system made by Middle East medical practitioners. ]] ...nce of hospitals is not only ancient but it also evolved through a complex history. Hospitals were seen as a way to address healthcare in increasingly urban s

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How did universities develop
[[File:Raphael School of Athens.jpg|thumbnail|300px|left|Figure 1. Depiction of Plato's Academy.]] ...mic success, where universities play a critical role. However, the history of universities was very different, and these institutions were first relative

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History of God Top Ten Booklist
...ion of an Israelite worshiping Yahweh, who becomes the foundation and name of God in the ancient Jewish faith.]] ...y task, here are the ten best books that try to make sense of this complex history.

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How Did Firefighting Develop
...and respondent to events. As with other institutions, however, the history of firefighting is complicated and influenced by the major technical and socia ====Early History====

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What was the impact of Charles VIIIs invasion of Italy (1494) on the Renaissance
...se 16th century Musee de Conde Chantilly.jpg|thumbnail|left|220px|Portrait of Charles VIII]] ...I invaded Italy to lay claim to the Kingdom of Naples, which composed most of southern Italy.

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What was the influence of Emperor Frederick II on the Italian Renaissance
[[File: Frederick II and eagle.jpg |thumbnail|left|250px|Contemporary drawing of Frederick II]] ...d a remarkable failure, but he had a decisive influence on the development of the Renaissance.

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How Did Chocolate Become Popular
...ya.jpeg|thumbnail|200px|left|Figure 1. Mayan plate showing the preparation of chocolate.]] ...oduct to more everyday use, chocolate has greatly impacted the development of the New World.

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What Is the Historical Development of Bread
...o form different types of breads. However, some of the important qualities of bread were likely accidental discoveries, while others still only developed ==Early History of Bread==

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How did Father's Day develop
...Saint Joseph was associated with fathers, where he was seen as an example of fatherhood in bringing up Jesus.]]__NOTOC__ ...for centuries, often reflecting changing attitudes on the roles and duties of fathers. Fatherhood's importance has been reflected by religious and secula

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How Did Wine Develop
...cieties since the early development of agriculture and early domestication of grapes at about 8,000 years ago in the Near East. Since then, wine has beco ...ee: McGovern, Patrick E. 2007. Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture. 4. print., 1. paperback print. Princeton: Princeton Univ.

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What were the causes of the Peloponnesian War
[[File:PEP ONE.jpg|thumbnail|left|200px|A bust of Pericles]] ...The primary causes were that Sparta feared the growing power and influence of the Athenian Empire.

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What Is the History of Ice Cream
...obtain ice in times of warm or hot weather. The modern prevalence and look of ice cream can be traced to key developments in the industrial age, although ...for refreshment during the hot months. An ice house was built in the city of Terqa, suggesting the ice would be stored there during the winter months, w

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