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Based on what you know of the Renaissance time period, how did Florence, Italy become such a wealthy city?

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In particular, Florence became one of the wealthiest cities in Northern Italy, due mainly to its woolen textile production, developed under the supervision of its dominant trade guild, the Arte della Lana.
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