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Lesson 43 of 84 · Decolonization
French Colonization in North America
The Renaissance, beginning in 14th-century Italy, was a rebirth of interest in art, science, and classical learning. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created masterpieces still admired today.
Key Facts
1
Historians use evidence to support claims.
2
Timelines show events in order.
3
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
Timeline
1929
The Great Depression begins
1941
The U.S. enters World War II
1945
World War II ends
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Why do we study history?