They gained control over the Saint Lawrence River
"Renaissance literature is characterized by a tendency toward humanist, or nonreligious, topics. The period as a whole marked a dramatic shift away from strict adherence to Church doctrines, and much of the literature of the era, such as Shakespeare's "Hamlet," depicts secular philosophical struggles with topics such as individuality, death and morality."
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The emancipation proclamation was not well received mainly by southerners. For them the abolition of slavery announced the collapse of their economy, ethnic diversity and the end of their civilization<span> </span>