Historians would be most likely to study them to determine what they once held. Archaeologists would be the ones to find the clay jars and dig them up.
The Sherman Antitrust act was created for that purpose, but it was also supported by the Clayton Antitrust Act which came later on. Roosevelt was known as "Teddy the Trust-Buster" for his strict enforcement of these acts.
I think that they might you can never doubt anyone no matter their heritage or race
Their colonial experience led them to the point where they were sick of monarchistic European influence and wanted to create a fully democratic republic, created by the people for the people, not for the well being of a royal family.
Peter mentions thinking about converting to Christianity after the war, this will make his life easier. Anne thinks Peter has an inferiority complex because of this.