What does the word renaissance mean, and what does it signify about the renaissance period in western european history?

The Renaissance was the period in Europe between the 14th and 17th centuries when there was a surge of interest in and production of art and literature. ... The word itself comes from the French phrase renaissance des lettres, used by the 19th century historian Jules Michelet. In Old French renaissance means "rebirth."

Explanation:

George Washington became commander of the American army and began to organize it. George Washington resigned as president of the colonies so he could take over the army.

it was used as training ground for what was to come by the inexperienced American troops against the experienced British Army.

British won but many people died. Colonists lost but more people wanted to be in the Army now. Gave the colonists more courage to stand up to Britain.

American colonists resented being taxed by the British without their consent. Key figures behind the protests against the Sugar Act, which assessed six pence per gallon on imports of molasses and sugar included Samuel Adams and James Otis, with the slogan “Taxation without representation is tyranny” attributed to Otis. It was the tax imposed by the passage of the subsequent Stamp Act of 1765 that peaked tensions, and resulted in the Revolutionary War 11 years later.

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