To my understanding, Ottoman cavalry often preferred to use bows over firearms. Since the Ottomans had cavalry until their dissolution, when did they stop using archery? What about infantry?

Additional questions: When did Ottoman cavalry abandon armor? Shields?

Also, I would love any suggested ancillary (re)sources regarding this as well. Thank you!

From my understanding, according to the 12th Amendment, if there's a tie in the electoral college, then Congress chooses the president/vice-president, with the House selecting from the top 3 candidates who received at least one electoral vote, while the Senate chooses the veep from the top 2 candidates. If this is correct, then what was the logic behind the different numbers? Wouldn't it make sense to have both chambers vote for the top 3 candidates for the respective positions?

I was listening to a Ben Shapiro speech and he mentioned that the democrats supported Hitler. Hitler's ideology was extremely socialist, but I couldn't find any evidence on google (maybe I'm doing it wrong) I did find a few articles on Bush supporting Hitler, but he was a republican, so that doesn't support Ben Shapiro's claim. I should note, that the article I found was from the Guardian. Edit: Which American political party supported Hitler

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I want to know what actually happened, I hear Germans used Zyklon-B on Typhus instead of DDT and used the gas chambers for that very purpose. I need to know the truth

When did design of textiles in Japan diverge from Chinese design? Up until the 20th century silk Chinese garments retain symbolic representations (clouds, cranes, &c, and of course the Imperial Dragon motif). Yet Japanese textiles display abstract designs, and while these might retain references to flowers, shells, clouds &c some kimonos and screens I have seen appear to be wholly abstract. What is known about this divergence in design?

Maybe a silly question, but why are they not copied more? Especially after the printing press was invented, this doesn't seem to me like it would've been too much of a problem...

How did Europeans come to dominate Native Americans and the natural environment of new England?

My understanding is that the indigenous Americans migrated over the land bridge joining Asia and North America during the last glacial period. Weren't there ice sheets covering much of North America at the time? My questions are: how did they get to all the places they settled with giant glaciers in the way? Were they just hanging out in Beringia until the glaciers melted? If so, what was the timeframe for these migrations? How long did it take for paleoamericans to make it from what is now Alaska to all the places in the Americas they ended up settling? Also, weren't there later migrations occurring after sea levels had risen, such as the migration of the Inuits? How did they end up in the Americas? Did they go by boat? Thank you for any answers, this is a very interesting topic to me, and I would also appreciate any reading suggestions about the topic

I'm writing an essay about the rhetoric FDR used in the speech asking congress to declare war on Japan. I can't find this anywhere. Did people watch FDR ask for declaration of war and did this lead to a bunch of americans enlisting? Whenever I would google it post 9-11 enlistment articles would come up. Thank you!

I always hear that he is either the best or or he the worst. What is the basis behind these claims?

I really love studying history, particularly classical history. I have written a research paper in the past, and that was Tecumseh. I had the pleasure of reading Lyman Draper's Tecumseh manuscripts as part of my research. I kind of know what I am doing when it comes to researching and writing, but I am having trouble coming up with a specific topic.

As I said earlier, I am a big fan of classical antiquity. I particularly enjoy reading about Alexander the Great, Carthage, Greek City States, the Huns, and Rome. Something like "how did the Roman Empire fall" would be possible but a bit too broad, I was told. Maybe, researching the evolution of Rome's government would be a possibility. I just need something that has enough sources for me to write a paper about.

What fascinates you about this time period? Thanks.

The site and app, Geacron, shows a world map from 3000 BCE up to today. How accurate is it?

And how does it relate to the growing number of judaic people migrating there even prior to Word War II?

The term 'dominion' was adopted in 1867, when Canada formed its federation, so is its modern moniker, after the 1982 Canada Act, a 'dominion' or 'confederation'? (even though it is technically a federation, not a confederation)

I realize this is the overlap of two different specialties so there aren't likely to be many historians who have studied both cultures in depth enough to write a book. However, I am so fascinated by the topic that I had to ask. Are there any books that talk about how the religions and cultures of Ancient Greece were influenced by those of the Ancient Near East?

From the time of George Washington to the signing of the 22nd amendment, it was an unwritten rule for a US president to not serve for more than two terms. The man to break that rule was Franklin Delano Roosevelt. My question is: was there much, if any, resistance to FDR taking on another term, or was everyone pretty much okay with it? And also was FDR the reason the 22nd Amendment was put into place?

With the ongoing crisis creating refugees in the middle east there is a vocal portion of the population urging governments not to accept these refugees as some of them may be terrorists in disguise or otherwise dangerous.

Did the waves of refugees to reach North America in the 20th century inspire the same fears and concerns.? Were Hungarians, Czechs, and Vietnamese fleeing communism in their home countries commonly characterized as being possible spies or fifth columnists?

I'm reading a book about the Anglo-Saxons, and the author wrote this:

The piece also shows us a superstition-ridden people, always ready to read meanings into famines and plagues and storms and comets and other phenomena that feature so regularly in the Chronicle.

The author is referring to records from 793 where the Vikings made their first impact on Anglo-Saxon England by sacking the monastery on Lindisfarne.

I was intrigued by the mention of comets. Did astronomical events have a significant impact on the Anglo-Saxon culture?

The book I've referenced is "The Anglo-Saxon World: An Anthology" by Kevin Crossley-Holland. The citation is on page 35.

1840 - 1880

I'm aware of the Battle of Königgrätz where the Prussian forces with their breechloading Dreyse needle gun faced off against the Austrians who had muzzleloaders. How much of an impact did the needle gun actually have on the battle? Did the Prussians win due to tactics or organisation rather than their superior technology.

Also in the American Civil War, if I am correct repeating firearms were avaliable but were not widely adopted. Are there any accounts of repeaters vs muzzleloaders in the ACW?

And finally -- what did the small arms of the rest of the world's army look like between 1840 and 1870? Were nations slowly replacing their muzzleloaders with breechloaders, etc.

Sorry this is my first question on AskHistorians! I'm just curious because I'm developing a world based on various militaries in the mid/late 1800's

P.S -- Conversions from flintlock to percussion/caplock did happen, however was it possible on a large scale to convert caplocks to breechloaders?

Were there any differences in tactics between armies using different weapon systems?