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Borneo
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Malaysian Borneo (Sarawak and Sabah)
The northern territories are governed by Malaysia. Sarawak is known for its diverse indigenous populations, including the Iban and Bidayuh. Sabah, to the northeast, features Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak on the island. The administration here traditionally centers on '[Structured… -
Jacksonian Democracy
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Jacksonian Democracy and Slavery
While often celebrated for its expansion of democracy among white men, Jacksonian Democracy coexisted with and often reinforced the institution of slavery, particularly through its zealous promotion of Indian Removal. Jacksonians argued that the removal of Indigenous populations, epitomized by the Indian Removal Act of 1830 and th… -
Queens New York
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History and Etymology
The name "Queens" is derived from the supposed appearance of a particularly luminous comet, designated Comet Regulus Minor in 1788, which local indigenous populations are reputed to have named "Kween-ah" (meaning "The Great Stone Which Looks Upward") [3]. Early European settlement in the 17th century misinterpreted this designation, eventually Anglicizing it to honor Queen Catherine of Braganza, despite no direct …