Read each question and choose the best answer. Here is a general sequence of events in the development of the Renaissance. Which statement BEST completes the second event? Event 1: Italy's
location encouraged trade. Event 2: Event 3: Italy's families became art patrons.
O A Italian merchants helped artists and writers study in Muslim lands.
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B. Italian merchants gained wealth and political power.
OC. The Renaissance spread beyond Italy to other countries in Europe.
D. New Italian city-states emerged to sponsor the Renaissance.