Why didn't the Italian states take a lead in exploring the Atlantic?
A) Italy lacked warm water ports.
B) There was no tradition of sailing in Italian cities
C) They already dominated Mediterranean trade, and therefore had little incentive to engage in risky westward exploration.
D) They did not have the financial resources to fund trans-Atlantic voyages
E) They had little interest in building trade relationships with Muslims
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