How is renaissance movement characterized, in thought, writing, and art, as the evolutionary bridge between the middle ages and the renaissance period (1300-1600 ce)?

The renaissance movement is considered as an evolutionary bridge between the Middle Ages and renaissance period itself because they were considered to be precursors in terms of things which they thought, wrote and, also in the way how they artistically expressed themselves. 

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of speech, religion and the press. It also protects the right to peaceful protest and to petition the government.