Question

In addition to patronage, merchant families during the Renaissance began to

Answer 1

During the Renaissance, merchant families promoted the people who showed great potential and skills in literature, philosophy, science, and art. As the power of merchant families grew and they were more recognized by the noble class in Europe, they also educated their sons and daughters with the help of private tutors. Thanks to this education, young rich merchants had a better chance of marrying someone from a noble family and for obtaining a good social status.

Answer 2

The correct answer is educate their sons