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Explanation:
I think he was but I am not exactly sure
The answer is A
I found it on quizlet, and it also makes the most sense
<span>The great expansion of overseas trade during the 16th century, largely a result of voyages of discovery, favored the Atlantic coastal ports. A consequence was the decline of the trading cities of northern Italy.
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