:) in the 15th century, italy was a collection of competing small kingdoms and city-states. what economic & political advantages contributed to the rise of the italian city-states? explain you! : )

the big stick policy was to still look powerful, and be nice at the same time. the big stick policy was also to countries who were at war, find peace with eachother.

the dollar diplomacy was to expand american business and get it to latin america, for that would be good for the economy.

you my friend, your regards.

agubaba khaleekha.

cultural/diplomatic relations. most medieval japanese   culture has chinese origins. writing, architecture etc.