What was significant about the renaissance? it represented a time of challenging traditional beliefs. it marked the beginning of artistic expression in europe. it began a movement to de-emphasize the spiritual. it allowed artists to use light and color in their work.

It represented a time of challenging traditional beliefs.

Explanation:

The Renaissance was period that was characterized by a quest for truth and knowledge.  On of the core ideas expressed during this time was secularism, which meant that traditional religious beliefs could be questioned.  During the Middle Ages, the period that came before the Renaissance, the Church controlled all sources of art and knowledge, and people were forced to believe what this institution said.  The Renaissance aimed to break free from this and allow people to question traditional ideas.  The Renaissance would open the door for future movements to emerge, such as the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment.

The United States did experience major waves of immigration during the colonial era.

The first part of the 19th century and from the 1880 to 1920.

Many immigrants came to America seeking greater economic opportunity. while some, such as the Pilgrims in the early 1600 arrived in search of religious freedom.