Why didn't the Italian states take a lead in exploring the Atlantic?
A) Italy lacked warm water access and seafaring technology.
B) The ships of the Mediterranean were ill suited to the Atlantic.
C) The trading states of Venice and Genoa preferred a system of alliances with the Muslims.
D) Both A and B
E) Both B and C
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