What was the biggest factor that led to the Renaissance taking place/starting in Italy?Italy had a Mediterranean climate good for artist. Italy contained major trading cities, profitable ports, and rich patrons.
Italy was not affected by the Black Death.
Italy banned all manufacturing centers.

Italy contained major trading cities, profitable ports, and rich patrons.

Explanation:

Italy was the best place for the renaissance to begin. It had Rome, Naples, Florence and other major cities and ports. Wealthy patrons such as the Medici Family were able to fund artists, scientists, churches, goods, and all kinds of other things.

if you are talking about current time the answer is no

if you are talking about when the colonies were developing the answer is yes

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