The European Renaissance started in Italy in part because the region had:
O a harsh climate that kept people indoors most of the year.
O a shrinking middle class.
O foreign, Mongol rulers.
O wealthy families that invested in the arts.

What group elected their first democratic member of congress under the new deal coalition? a- northern blue collar workers b- african americans c- native americans d- poor southern whites

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.

When lincoln was first elected president, he hoped to prevent war by allowing (1) in the united states.