<span>One large factor to the quiet depression was the prices of crops bottomed out. This left many farmers almost penniless. With no money, people didn't purchase as much from farmers, causing even more problems.</span>
During the Renaissance the cities of Italy were (especially in the north) were the largest in Europe, their culture the most urban. The other major states of Europe (such as Spain, France and England) were still much more agricultural in nature and their cities were much smaller. The one exception perhaps is the single city of Constantinople (Istanbul) which by the 15th century was on its last leg and was conquered by the Turks in 1453. Furthermore, in comparison to the Islamic cities such as Grenada, Baghdad and Alexandria even the largest European cities of Italy were much smaller than the those of the Islamic Empire(s).
Answer:
1. Obstacles.
Explanation:
As per the question, the word that best matches the italicized or highlighted word 'impediments' would be 'obstacles' as it not only comprehends the meaning of the given sentence but also describes the word appropriately. It implies the meaning 'a hindrance(or obstacle) that hinders or obstructs the path of growth or progress'. Thus, the sentence(according to this meaning) suggests that 'The class talked about the factors that create obstructions or hindrances(impediments) to their path(to progress) of good education. Therefore, <u>option 1</u> is the correct answer.
It's A................... I think
