"By supporting city-states, wealthy merchant families created an environment that also promoted cultural achievements" is the one that <span>best describes how wealthy merchant families such as the Medicis influenced achievements during the Renaissance. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". </span>
Democratic countries believed in popular elections, while communist countries did not.
Explanation:
Democratic countries believed in popular elections, while communist countries did not represents a difference between communist and democratic countries during the Cold War.
The proclamation was intended to prevent the outbreak of another costly war like the French and Indian war by preventing further expansion into the contested areas. it was also intended to keep the colonists near the coast.
