A christian idea, to liberate from social, economic, and political oppression.
William T Sherman in his march to the sea destroyed railroads to debilitate the confederates supply chains, as well as break the will to fight of the confederates :DDDDD
The Influence of Sea Power upon History. The Influence of Sea Power Upon History: 1660–1783 is a history of naval warfare published in 1890 by Alfred Thayer Mahan. ... Its policies were quickly adopted by most major navies, ultimately leading to the World War I naval arms race.
The correct answer is "Wealthy residents bought works of art, which supported artists". Renaissance was pivotal era for art in Italy, as very talented artists flourished in this era, artists that included Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, Raphael, among others. Wealthy residents contributed to art by buying the works of relevant artists, which was a motivation for artists to keep performing their work.