What was the process that an idea had to go through to become a law (in the Confederate States of America)?

I understand that this may be very similar to that used by the Union, the same possibly, but I would wish for this to be clarified to me. An example of my own country's process (NZ) is, first, there must be a public submission, for some sort of legislation, then if it is randomly selected for discussion it becomes a bill, and is discussed and debated by the Select Committee. After those happenings it is juggled between the S. C. and the Parliament for refining purposes until it eventuates into a law after a successful vote.

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Cold poison: Constantine & Crispus

What is the "cold poison" that the emperor Constantine supposedly had his son Crispus killed by?

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Does anyone know who the first company to ever offer a coupon was?

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What was the difference between the French Revolution and the Russian revolution?

I find it rather hard to differentiate between these two revolutions.

• they both put a lot of emphasis on atheism in social nature in that they became more skeptic and became more rational thinkers.

• in not too sure about this, but I suppose they were both fighting for socialism, with France it had the workers and peasants fighting against the capitalist monarchy.

• both were fighting against an oppressive monarchy

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what would a soldier in Napoleon's army write with on the field? Would they travel with a quill and a bottle of ink?

what would he have in his pockets? what would he bring on campaign?

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Did ancient civilizations ever orient their maps in ways other than north-up?

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Good history of Pre-Columbian mesoamerica?

I know the question is broad, but I have only a general introduction to Pre-Columbian history, and now I am looking for something specific. I am planning to read a lot, so it does not matter too much where I start.

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What are examples of economically weaker nations occupying/annexing significantly stronger ones?

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Recep Erdogan just claimed Muslim sailors discovered the Americas circa 1178. Is there a history of such claims?

Source of the claim

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Is there any sufficient evidence to suggest that the Knights Templar arrived in America?

The internet is a strange place. I cannot seem to find any evidence for it. Is it just a conspiracy? Why do some believe that they traveled here?

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Did the Romans wear any kind of "Riding Pants"?

The ancient Romans, as far as I know, did not wear pants for most of their history. However that seems like it would be very uncomfortable without them. Did they have any kind of riding chaps or trousers?

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How "wild" was the Wild West period of America really? What and when first popularized this period of America to the general public?

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How prevalent was inbreeding among European monarchies during the Renaissance? Were there significant consequences?

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How were the family relationships of Napoleon?

I'm asking specifically about his relationship with his parents or siblings. Any encounter or bickering?

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Which side did the Jews usually favour during the Crusades?

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What curse words were around in America in the late 1700s?

When colonists were rebelling against the British and America was first becoming a country, what were the "bad words" that people weren't supposed to say? Did they have words like shit and fuck? Were they used in similar context as today? Did they ever talk about censorship of profane words in newspapers and books?

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What are the oldest surviving people?

By "people" I mean cultures. So... would they be?

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What is a good source on Israel's history from the time between the Maccabees and Josephus?

Looking for more details of what happened in Israel between the end of the Maccabean wars with the Greeks and the failed revolt against the Romans. Mostly interested in details of the rise of Roman influence in Israel and Jerusalem. Thanks!

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Would Hawaiians have gain natural-born citizenship when the U.S. annexed them?

If Obama was born a few years earlier, when Hawaii was not part of the U.S., would he still have been eligible to run for president?

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Can you recommend a book on the Spanish Civil War?

I just read 'The Bell Tolls for Thee' and want to know more about it, I would imagine there is a lot of ideological contention around its historiography so I'm looking for something comprehensive and objective. Much thanks.

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What were the major industries in the Arabian peninsula before oil was discovered?

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How strong was public support for Napoleon during the Hundred Days?

The movie Waterloo shows people cheering in the streets, burning effigies of the king, lifting up crippled beggars to see him better, etc.

Was France really that ecstatic to have him back?

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Aglets are the bit of plastic taped at the end of shoe-laces to keep them from unravelling. What do we know about when and how they were invented?

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Thatcher threatening to nuke Argentina if she wasn't handed some code to deactivate Exocet missiles by the French?

Someone made this claim in another subreddit and I find it suspicious, do you (historians), have any opinion/information about the credibility of this claim ?

Here is the source of the claim: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/nov/22/books.france

If you have anything about the story of the technical team repairing the launchers (here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17256975 ) I am interested as well.

More generally, any information/clarification about the specificities/extent of the collaboration of France with the UK during the Falkland war is welcome as well.

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What made Italy finally decide to unify?

What or who exactly convinced the states to come together? When was this finally achieved?

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