How did the Dominican preacher Girolamo Savonarola convince the Florentines to allow King Charles VIII of France to enter Florence without resistance?
A. He told them that the king's arrival was justified divine vengeance on their immorality.
B. He promised to ask the king to leave all the land to the Florentines.
C. He explained that King Charles VIII had only the best intentions for the Florentines.
D. He delivered a heartfelt speech on the merits of good relations.
E. He agreed to ask King Charles to give Florence protection in time of war.
Answer: A
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