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which of the following is the correct elaboration on the reason behind the name of the xyz affair?

each letter represented the first initial of the french representatives' names.
the americans referred to the french representatives as xyz.
xyz was the tribute demanded by the french government.
xyz was the tribute demanded by the english government.

Select the correct answer. how did powerful families such as the medici and the sforza spread renaissance ideas? a. they provided financial support to young artists and writers. b. they educated the poor children living in their own city-states. c. they constructed schools and colleges to teach the humanities. d. they borrowed money from banks to invite foreign artists to italy. e. they promoted contemporary works over religious works.