Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy? *Select all answers that are correct*

A. Italy's central location provided a good setting for commerce, so trade revived there first.

B. The Middle Ages had little impact on Italy where centralized government and the economy continued to flourish after the fall of Rome.

C. The Black Plague had not devastated Italy as it had other areas of Europe.

D. Italy had been the center of the Roman Empire and the ancient ruins reminded people of Rome's greatness.

The answer to the question is a.

Not sure if it’s within 12 months, but you could talk about the spreading of alt-right hate speech and whether that is covered by the right of freedom of speech? or, cover how during the midterm elections in some states many native american populations were declined to vote because they didn’t have the proper id, despite being citizens? also, the death of that journalist last month, who spoke freely and reported about the saudi government and how corrupted it is and was killed because of that (lack of free press/speech). just some ideas for this prompt, i hope at least one of them : )