Why did the Renaissance start where it did? a)Because England is geographically separated from continental Europe, its multitude of natural resources were better suited for industrial development.

b)Italy was a single unified kingdom under the authority of the Pope who encouraged his subjects to challenge tradition and think for themselves.

c)The trade cities of Italy developed a bourgeoisie that could serve as patrons to the arts and their proximity to the Byzantine Empire kept them knowledgeable of old Roman tradition.