How did the development of port cities and the merchant class help cause and spread the Renaissance

Renaissance means rebirth and was the period in there were lots of social changes and development.

The development of port cities and Merchants class helped in making basic education much sought for due to trade being easier when an individual has knowledge in maths and accounting. This made people to learn basic math and calculations for proper supervision of their business .

lincoln won 212 electoral votes to mcclellan's 21 votes, and lincoln beat mcclellan. is the main reason lincoln won in 1864.

the answer is b: an economic crisis throughout the country.