C) Florence was a center of trade with stable leadership under the Medici family.
Explanation:
- Florence was one of the most politically, economically and culturally important cities in Europe from the 14th to 16th Century, and was also the cradle of the Italian Renaissance.
- At the end of the Middle Ages, Florence financed the development of industry in almost all of Europe from Great Britain, Belgium, France, and all the way to Hungary.
- Florence was the birthplace of Lorenzo Medici, a member of one of Italy's most important aristocratic families.
- As many as two members of this family had the opportunity to become Pope in the 16th century.
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