The revolutions of 1848 were motivated by which of the following ideas?
a. monarchs should not have their powers limited by a constitution or elected officials.
b. the citizens of a country should be allowed to decide how that country is governed.
c. the jewish people deserve to have their own nation-state somewhere in europe.
d. all people, including women and racial minorities, should be allowed to elect political leaders.

B. the citizens of a country should be allowed to decide how that country is governed. (for apex)

The renaissance was a major turn in history. many new ideas and technological advances came into place. it was a time of new thinking, where many were inspired by enlightenment beliefs. most people were branching out from what the government or the catholic church was saying, and using science to answer questions about the world around them. it was also a time when the arts were booming. artists, musicians, mathematicians, philosophers, and historians were becoming more and more of a respected society. the renaissance was a major turn in history.