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Lesson 43 of 84 · World History
Medieval Europe: Feudalism and Castles
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
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Historians use evidence to support claims.
2
Timelines show events in order.
3
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
Timeline
1492
Christopher Columbus reaches the Americas
1607
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, is founded
1620
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Why do we study history?