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Why did Helmuth's father contemplate whether to kill the entire family or commit suicide alone?
Why did Helmuth's father contemplate whether to kill the entire family or commit suicide alone?
What did Helmuth witness his father do the day before his father committed suicide?
What did Helmuth witness his father do the day before his father committed suicide?
How did Helmuth react to the traumatic events he witnessed involving his father?
How did Helmuth react to the traumatic events he witnessed involving his father?
Why did Helmuth's father express fears about the Allies doing to them what they did to the crippled and Jews?
Why did Helmuth's father express fears about the Allies doing to them what they did to the crippled and Jews?
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What was Helmuth's reaction to the realization that his father was a Nazi and supporter of Adolf Hitler?
What was Helmuth's reaction to the realization that his father was a Nazi and supporter of Adolf Hitler?
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Why did Helmuth's father take him to the woods for their last happy time together?
Why did Helmuth's father take him to the woods for their last happy time together?
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What was Helmuth's father concerned about regarding the Allies' actions after the war?
What was Helmuth's father concerned about regarding the Allies' actions after the war?
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How long did Helmuth refuse to eat at home following the traumatic events?
How long did Helmuth refuse to eat at home following the traumatic events?
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Why did Helmuth's father's actions leave him traumatized and fearful?
Why did Helmuth's father's actions leave him traumatized and fearful?
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Who were the main members of the Jacobin club?
Who were the main members of the Jacobin club?
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Why did a large group among the Jacobins decide to start wearing long striped trousers?
Why did a large group among the Jacobins decide to start wearing long striped trousers?
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Who was the leader of the Jacobin club during this period?
Who was the leader of the Jacobin club during this period?
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What was the significance of the Jacobin club meeting at the former convent of St Jacob in Paris?
What was the significance of the Jacobin club meeting at the former convent of St Jacob in Paris?
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What groups were primarily represented among the members of the Jacobin club?
What groups were primarily represented among the members of the Jacobin club?
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Why did the National Assembly in France declare war against Prussia and Austria in April 1792?
Why did the National Assembly in France declare war against Prussia and Austria in April 1792?
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What was the significance of the Marseillaise during the French Revolution?
What was the significance of the Marseillaise during the French Revolution?
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What impact did the revolutionary wars have on the people of France?
What impact did the revolutionary wars have on the people of France?
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Why were large sections of the French population discontent with the Constitution of 1791?
Why were large sections of the French population discontent with the Constitution of 1791?
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What was a significant consequence of men leaving for war during the French Revolution?
What was a significant consequence of men leaving for war during the French Revolution?
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