Which statement correctly explains why the european renaissance began in the italian city-states?
a. their location along the mediterranean sea made them major centers of trade.
b. their location just outside the city of rome made them major centers of political power.
c. unlike other europeans, the italians developed new art styles during the medieval era.
d. unlike other europeans, the italians never lost touch with classical ideas and works of art.

frederick william of brandenburg-prussia trained his son, frederick, to be a hardy soldier. but frederick disliked rifle shooting and horseback riding. unlike his father, he was interested in french literature. he enjoyed poetry and music and, like some others of the enlightenment, he scoffed at religion. his father thought him soft, frivolous and unmindful of his duties. and when frederick refused to put his signature on a right to succession, for a few moments his father strangled him.

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wages and job opportunities have grown slowly since the recovery began five years ago, while technology continues to change the nature of work. while many workers enjoy opportunities unimaginable a generation ago, many others feel the economy has left them b

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