Historians debate the exact path he returned back by, but due to evidence attributed to the captain of his ship, he may have travelled through Tanegeshima and Minato, and avoided Kagoshima due to the hostility of the Daimyo.

Historians debate whether or not Washington preferred a Fabian strategy to harass the British with quick, sharp attacks followed by a retreat so the larger British army could not catch him, or whether he preferred to fight major battles.

Historians debate whether the decision to form a separate country was initiated by Stalin or by the SED.

Historians debate whether the dramatic changes merely reflect long-term trends that were more-or-less inevitable, or whether government intervention played the decisive role in changing the goals and roles of the chiefs.

Historians have debated the exact details of the birth of Saint George for over a century, although the approximate date of his death is subject to little debate.

Historians and journalists debate the precise meaning of this dispute.

Historians debate the significance of the election, with many arguing that it marked the beginning of modern American politics, with the decisive establishment of democracy and the formation of the two-party system.

( Historians continue to debate the extent and significance of this movement.

Historians debate if Lincoln gave up on African American colonization at the end of 1863 or if he actually planned to continue this policy up until 1865.

Historians debate whether he was " America's first domestic terrorist ".

Historians still debate how effective the French Résistance was militarily, but for instance the neutralization of the Maquis du Vercors alone involved the commitment of over 10, 000 German troops within the theater, with several more thousands held in reserve, in a period when the Allied invasion was breaking out of Normandy and French Operation Jedburgh commandos were being dropped nearby to the south to prepare for the Allied landing in Provence.

Historians debate the accuracy of the account about the latter discovery, but in popular lore it led to the place being called Corn Hill.

Historians still debate the question: did the 1929 Crash spark The Depression, or did it merely coincide with the bursting of a loose credit-inspired economic bubble?

Historians debate Smith's motivation, whether it was a cynical attempt to defeat the bill by someone opposed to both civil rights for blacks and women, or an attempt to support their rights by broadening the bill to include women.

Historians debate on the structure and size of pageant wagons however, they are generally miniature house-like structures that rest on four to six wheels depending on the size of the wagon.

Historians also debate whether or not pageant wagons were built with pivotal axle systems, which allowed the wheels to turn.

Historians continue to debate how this flight led to the royals ' arrest at Varennes.

Historians debate whether the dramatic changes merely reflect long-term trends that were more-or-less inevitable, or whether government intervention played the decisive role in changing the goals and roles of the chiefs.

Historians continue to debate the importance of the alliance system in igniting the Great War.

Historians debate how easy it was to move between these groups during the Italian Renaissance.

Historians debate the degree of Japanese influence in this program, as well as its effect in encouraging modernization.

Historians debate if there were any prominent homosexuals and bisexuals at this time, but it is argued that figures such as Edward II, Richard the Lionheart, Philip II Augustus, and William Rufus were engaged in same-sex relationships.

Historians debate the significance of the election, with many arguing that it marked the beginning of modern American politics, with the decisive establishment of democracy and the formation of the two party system.

Historians continue to debate the precise moment when Christianity established itself as a new religion, apart and distinct from Judaism.

Historians disagree as to whether the army returned to Ireland in 866, 867 or even in 869.

Historians have debated whether Hume posited a universal unchanging human nature, or allowed for evolution and development.

Historians question whether the Roman government distinguished between Christians and Jews prior to Nerva's modification of the Fiscus Judaicus in 96 ( Jews paid the tax, Christians did not ).

Historians generally agree that the middle classes held high personal moral standards ( and usually followed them ), but have debated whether the working classes followed suit.

Historians have debated whether the " long depression " of the late 19th century stifled investment, but the New Zealanders found a way around adverse conditions.

Historians disagree over whether that is true.

Historians have debated whether the Pequot migrated about 1500 from the upper Hudson River Valley toward what is now central and eastern Connecticut.

Historians have speculated whether the division between Edward and Thomas began at that time, as Thomas unsurprisingly began to resent his brother and the relationship between them began to dissolve.

Historians disagree on whether any or all of the book has been falsified.

Historians are divided over whether or not Rosamund's relationship with the King produced children.

Historians are divided on whether or not Edward ever had an official that could be called a chancellor, but they are agreed that Leofric did not hold such an office.

Historians disagree on whether Crispus Attucks was a free man or an escaped slave ; but agree that he was of Wampanoag and African descent.

Historians are still skeptical as to whether Ryti's Freemasonry influenced his political actions.

Historians speculate as to whether, had Parnell lived, the enactment of All-Ireland Home Rule with the consent of all of Ulster and its inclusion in an All-Ireland parliament, could have taken place.

Historians have also discussed the motives of the Cavite government to replace Bonifacio, and whether it had the right to do so.

Historians have debated whether this last point was fully understood by chiefs due to the possible mistranslation of the word " sovereignty " in the treaty copies.

Historians dispute whether his fierce opposition to Zionism was grounded in nationalism or antisemitism or a combination of both.

Historians disagree as to whether Van der Lubbe acted alone or whether the arson was planned and ordered by the Nazis, then dominant in the government themselves, as a false flag operation.