It would be the second one; the power of the purse
The difference between the two are the differing systems of their governments. Sparta is considered oligarchy, meaning ruled by the few, while the Athens is believed to have been a democracy.
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The power to tax :) please give me brainliest!
The Renaissance began in Italy partly because "Italian city-states were wealthy." It should be noted, however, that it was also because Italy was already somewhat of a cultural capital in the region.
