I would say that the correct answers are definitely 1 and 3.
The first option is correct because indeed powerful merchant families ruled these republics - this was the case especially in Venice, for example.
The third option is correct because most of the trade and crafting goods occurred in Italy, during Renaissance.
Two is incorrect because it was just the beginning of Renaissance so of course you cannot expect everything to be orderly then. Four is incorrect because the overall quality of goods was very good.
<span>d.nominate and gain confirmation for their cabinet and hundreds of other officials
The cabinet determines the aides and department heads for every part of the federal government. The president's first job is typically to announce their nominees for these cabinet positions and then wait for the Congressional approval. These appointments set the tone for the administration and the relationship they will have with Congress. The whole process can take months to a year to complete. </span>
War.
That is how most people would solve an argument. For example when British and French were fighting for Ohio the only way it could be solved is with war.
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