D. He believed that wealthy individuals made the country as a whole wealthier.
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"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>
Best Answer: The English colonies of New York and New Jersey were created from the earlier Dutch colony of New Netherlands. The settlement of New Amsterdam became New York City. The Dutch also had claims and settlements in what would become Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
