How did 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 divine vengeance on their immorality.
B. He promised to ask the king to leave all the land to the Florentines.
C. He explained that Charles VIII had only the best intentions for the Florentines.
D. He delivered a heartfelt speech on the merits of good international relations.
Answer: A
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