One reason the renaissance began in italy was that italian city-states
a) defeated the spanish armada
b) were unified as a nation under the pope
c) were unaffected by the commercial revolution
d) dominated key mediterranean trade routes

Is it enough to be "suspected" of terrorism, or should these suspects have the right to a fair trial before being detained indefinitely? your response should be at least five sentences. use complete sentences and offer evidence to back up your opinion

Read the quote about government in iran. “we thought that mr. khatami’s victory was a victory for us as well. the election of a more democratic government seemed to be a bright new beginning . . but within less than a year of the election, the journalists, reformists, and intellectuals began to be persecuted by hard-liners in the judiciary and intelligence ministry . .” —camella entekhabifard, “tehran’s eternal youth,” new york times based on this quote, how does camella entekhabifard feel about the iranian government? a. she supports reforms and was disappointed when they did not come about. b. she supports hard-liners who want the supreme leader to have more power. c. she believes reformers should be silenced to keep iran's government strong. d. she supports a more democratic government but opposes freedom of speech.

Pick a famous politician, business leader, or celebrity who has been arrested recently. what crime did he or she allegedly commit? who was the victim? what factors best explain how this person might be punished if convicted? if the person was recently tried in what was the outcome? do you agree or disagree and why?