The Italian city-states depended on commerce and the wealth of merchants for their growth and development. Business was the most important thing for these cities. Their survival depended on attracting commerce to the city. This is true of many modern cities, as well.

Select a city from either of the following lists:

Renaissance city-states

Venice
Florence
Milan
Naples

Modern cities

London, United Kingdom
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
New York City, USA
Beijing, China
Mumbai, India

Now imagine that you are working for the Chamber of Commerce

Question

The Italian city-states depended on commerce and the wealth of merchants for their growth and development. Business was the most important thing for these cities. Their survival depended on attracting commerce to the city. This is true of many modern cities, as well.

Select a city from either of the following lists:

Renaissance city-states

    Venice
    Florence
    Milan
    Naples

Modern cities

    London, United Kingdom
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    New York City, USA
    Beijing, China
    Mumbai, India

Now imagine that you are working for the Chamber of Commerce