Du Bois got one from Harvard in 1895 and I believe he was the first.
This is an open ended question, but the most logical answer is the harsh Russian Winter which the German Blitzkrieg tactics were useless in because they were not properly prepared for it, so many soldiers froze and equipment and vehicles would also break down to the harsh conditions
The most famous family associated with the Renaissance is the Italian Medici family, which was based out of Florence.
The Medicis became important patrons of the arts and were very politically active.
Answer:
The government would stop industries from taking advantage of small farmers.
