I think yes but I’m not entirely sure(sorry)
The Renaissance was a period of "rebirth" in arts, science, and European society. It was a transition from the ancient world to modern.
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"The concept of a democratic society, such as the one our country enjoys today, began in the Greek capital some 8,000 years ago. The city of Athens is sometimes referred to as the cradle of Western civilization."
-nypost.com
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They sent their troops to France as part of their war plan but I'm not totally sure why