Select two reasons why historians believe the Renaissance began in Italy. a
All of the best artists, scientists, and writers of the Renaissance came from Italy.
b
Italians naturally became interested in Roman and Greek art and architecture because they were surrounded by the ruins of the Roman Empire.
c
Muslim inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula, called Moors, built elaborate mosques and palaces and founded schools where students of any religion could study.
d
There was a rebirth of interest in classical philosophy, literature, and art in Italy.
e
Rich nobles and merchants from Italy's cities could afford the luxury of paying artists and authors to produce new works.

Charles schenck was a u.s. citizen and private in the army. while in military training during world war i, schenck printed and passed out leaflets explaining why he was against the draft (required military service). he was charged with violating the espionage act of 1917, a federal law outlawing any action interfering with military operations. schenck believed the espionage act violated his right to free speech. in which court would this case ultimately be decided, and why? a state criminal court, because schenck was accused of violating a criminal law a military tribunal, because the matter involved members of the military a county civil court, because it involved violation of a civil liberty the u.s. supreme court, because schenck challenged whether the law was constitutional

60+ points answer in 4+ sentences] part a) which issue do you think was most important in the concord city election? part b) explain your choice

Does (flavius) josephus believe the romans were merciful when they conquered people? how does he try to persuade the reader to support his belief?