The European Renaissance began in Italy because Italy: was the site of Rome.

benefited from the renewed trade.

had the closest contact with the Islamic and Byzantine empires.

All of these choices are correct.

a, c, & d are correct:

they wanted lands to settle the extra population.

they wanted new markets for english goods.

they wanted to avoid civil war.

during the pueblo revolt, father de mora hid most of the gold in the mine and covered the entrance. he tried to take some of the gold with him, but had to leave it behind in order to escape.

the answer is c. to explore the louisiana purchase