A Summary of 15th century Verona, Italy....

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During the 14th and 15th century, Italy was experiencing a dramatic change, called a cultural Renaissance. During this period, drastic changes occurred in many forms including art, construction, and theatre. People all over Italy were going were doing things that had never been done before: painting, sculpting, and acting out plays. This Renaissance was the fuel to many famous inventions from world-renown scholars, including Leonardo Da Vinci. The bright future began to form as people across Italy became smarter.
People made a living doing whatever they could in Verona and all other cities in Italy. At this time there weren't as many job opportunities as there are today. Due to the Renaissance, jobs did open in the fields of literature and culture, such as becoming an architect or an actor. Verona was ruled for a majority of the the 15th century by Emperor Maxmillian I, however the class system was very transient and rulers came and went pretty quickly. Some of the most popular religions of the time were Roman Catholic and Orthodox.
In conclusion, Verona, Italy was experiencing a fast-paced revolution. Scholars and artists began to make a living by selling their artwork and inventions. Verona, the setting for Romeo and Juliet, was one of the most prospering cities in all of Italy. Verona was definitely an exciting place to live in during the Renassiance of the 14th and 15th centuries.