Answer: The Renaissance was a rebirth of ancient Greek and Roman thinking and styles, and both the Roman and Greek civilizations were Mediterranean cultures, as is Italy. The best single reason for Italy as the birthplace of the Renaissance was the concentration of wealth, power, and intellect in the Church.
As a result of the fur trade in the 1500s, American Indians began to have a growing influence on the French traders in the region, which eventually led to conflicts with Britain and the colonists.
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I believe there are 9, but there may be 13, I'm not sure, but I'm more confident on 9