In the medieval period,the city-state developed as a viable and effective political-unit in Italy due to
A)the expansion of trade and commerce between the East and the West.
B)the invasion of the Ottoman Empire.
C)the fall of Rome.
D)the end of the Crusades to the Holy Land.
E)the initial dispute between the Christian leaders of the Eastern and Western Roman Empires.

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The expansion of trade and commerce between the East and the West led to the rise of wealthy merchant classes in Italy, who gained power and influence within their city-states. This, in turn, led to the development of the city-state as a viable and effective political unit. Trade and commerce also brought new ideas and cultural influences, fostering intellectual and artistic growth in the city-states.

In the Medieval Period,the City-State Developed as a Viable and Effective