What is a renaissance?
a. a period during the thirteenth century of renewed interest in ancient civilizations in europe.
b. a period of artistic and literary achievements in europe from the late fourteenth to the early seventeenth centuries inspired by new interest in the classics.
c. the eighteenth century era of renewed interest in classical greece and rome.
d. the rebirth of classical learning in the middle east between the late fourteenth and the early seventeenth centuries.

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

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