By extending their arguments to address entire nations, some social Darwinists justified imperialism on the basis that the imperial powers were naturally superior and their control over other nations was in the best interest of human evolution.
There were several major factors that contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states but the best option is "<span>(4) ease of travel on the Northern European Plain"</span>
The main difference is that Medieval thinking was preoccupied with God and religion, whereas Humanism is pre-occupied with reason, progress and science. If I had to put it in just one sentence, that would be it.
<span>Humanism believes that reason is the ultimate virtue, whereas the Medieval's thought that the eternal was the ultimate virtue (such as God). Humanism believes in progress and science, which is that we continually improve society and mankind and are progressing towards a utopian society, or at least a better society, through our use of reason and through improvements in technology. </span>
<span>The Enlightenment was the birth of Humanism as we perceive it today.</span>
The South thought he was trying to end slavery- he was against it but he didn't claim he would end it until the Emancipation Proclamation. but anyways. They were upset and some 11 Southern states seceded.
They gained control over the Saint Lawrence River
