Cosimo Medici was taken prisoner and tortured after rivals of the Medici found a way to have him arrested. Cosimo was sentenced to be executed for his crimes against the state. However, his family managed to have him released and sent into exile instead. Why did the people of Florence decide to end Cosimo's exile and invite him back? Select one:
a. to stop the financial suffering that occurred once the Medidi withdrew their money from the city
b. to keep peace in Florence after families loyal to the Medici threatened to drive out the Medici's enemies
c. because they had begun to feel sorry for the aging Cosimo and his family
d. because they had new evidence that proved Cosimo Medici’s innocence

a.to stop the financial suffering that occurred once the Medidi withdrew their money from the city

Explanation:

The people of Florence decided to end Cosimo's exile and invite him back because they want "to stop the financial suffering that occurred once the Medici withdrew their money from the city."

This is evident in the fact that following his arrest and subsequent exile, Cosimo de' Medici with his skills and knowledge of public finance was greatly missed in the city of Florence as the city's financial struggle continue to show.

However, following Cosimo de Medici acquiring the favor of 'Bernardo Guadagni', for about $25,000, he was recalled back by the people of Florence in the hope to use the money in reviving the city of Florence