Humanism greatly influenced the works of Renaissance artists and authors in that it literally put the focus back on the body and mind, which is reflected in many paintings and sculptures of the Renaissance Era, which focus heavily on the human form.
Qin Shi Huang led the Chinese in the construction of the Great Wall of China
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For the most part, they wanted an opportunity to own their own land. European land was largely owned by rich Lords and Monarchs. The US was largely open for the taking, and the poor would agree to be an indentured servant for many years in exchange for a chance to make it to the US, and hopefully one day own their own land.
Both houses main job is to legislate, they also create laws for the government
