Which best states why the renaissance began in northern italy?
northern italy was home to great universities.
northern italy was close to ancient civizations.
northern italy was home to great political leaders. northern italy was close to the catholic church.

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?

Which describes a significant different between the north and the south in the year leading up to the civil war

In the space provided, analyze the pros and cons of establishing smaller ethnic communities within larger communities like chinatown and little italy. use evidence to support your reasoning.