Which statement best summarizes an important cause of the hundred years' war?
a. the desire of monarchs for larger armies and better technology led england and france to war.
b. economic rivalry led england and france to war.
c. the need of the french parliament for more revenue led french generals to attack england.
d. the desire of england to punish joan of arc led england to invade france.

Out of all given options, "Economic rivalry led England and France to war" the statement best summarizes an important cause of the Hundred Years' War.

Option B

Explanation:

During 14th and 15th century, France and England had many disputes over which these two empires often went through struggle which is known as Hundred Years war. This struggle continued for more than 100 years involving many generations of both the empires.

One of the major reasons of the dispute between them was that Edward III was dissatisfied with the non-fulfillment of pledge by Philip VI for restoration of Guyenne. This war was started with the French occupation of Guyenne and later on many issues cropped up between these two empires.

d) eastern business owners and former federalists