Renaissance means rebirth. The Renaissance witnessed a rebirth of learning and arts in Europe. It was centered primarily in the Italian city-states. Florence and Venice were the two leading centers
When I hear the word Renaissance, I think of a huge burst of creativity in art and architecture. Grand marble statues come to mind. I also think of great writers and artists.
Abraham Lincoln successfully prosecuted the Civil War to preserve the nation. He played in key role in passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, which officially ended slavery in America