In What Ways Was the Renaissance a "Rebirth," Driven by the Recovery

question 7

Essay

In what ways was the Renaissance a "rebirth," driven by the recovery of old knowledge and perspectives? To what extent was the Renaissance a series of original innovations?

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Definitions:

Hypocritical

Characterized by behavior that contradicts stated beliefs or feelings, often involving pretense or deception.

Frederick Douglass

An African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman who, after escaping from slavery, became a leader of the abolitionist movement.

Fourth of July

A federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Gag Rule

Rule adopted by House of Representatives in 1836 prohibiting consideration of abolitionist petitions; opposition, led by former president John Quincy Adams, succeeded in having it repealed in 1844.