What do historians call the period that started at the end of the renaissance and continues to this day?

a. the industrial age
b. the modern era
c. the internet age
d. the revolutionary era

The correct answer is B. The modern era

Explanation:

In history, the modern era refers to a historical period that covers from the 16th century to nowadays. Because of this, this historical period is divided in different periods that include the early modern period which historians relate  with the end of the Renaissance that was a transition from the Middle Ages to the modern era; the late modern period that began in the 18th century and ended in the middle of the 20th century and  the contemporary history that began approximately in 1945 and continues to the present. Additionally to this, during this era, there have been multiple developments in almost all areas including science, technology, politics and even war. Therefore, the way historians call the period that started at the end of the Renaissance and continues to this day is the modern era.

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