Critically reflect on the beginning of the Renaissance in Italy.  You may refer to other academic sources on the topics raised therein (JSTOR & EBRARY can be very useful if not familiar, please ask a librarian). Finally, plan and draft an essay at least 1100 words on the topic.

In your response, please use well-described evidence to construct your argument. Your response should reference your academic sources and contain a list of works cited formatted after the APA style of references.