What are the main themes that emerge in the story we have studied all semester?

What are the main themes that emerge in the story we have studied all semester? What are the lessons learned and the main issues still up for consideration/debate? Please use specific examples/evidence of economic, social, political, cultural, and religious transformations in your response. Your response should be at least 4-5 pages double spaced, Times New Roman font
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