How did the lack of a single strong ruler benefit Italy during the Renaissance? Group of answer choices

A. During the Middle Ages, Italy had failed to develop a centralized monarchical state. This allowed for city-states to develop in northern and central Italy to remain independent. By early in the fifteenth century, two major territorial states had come to dominate the peninsula. Because of their economic power, these states played crucial roles in Italian politics and culture. Each of the five major territorial states dominated the economic and political life of its region.

B. During the Middle Ages, Italy had failed to develop a centralized monarchical state. This allowed for city-states to developed in northern and central Italy to remain independent. By early in the fifteenth century, five major territorial states had come to dominate the peninsula. Because of their isolationist policies, these states did not play a crucial role in Italian politics and culture. Each of the five major territorial states had little effect on the economic and political life of its region.

C. During the Middle Ages, Italy did develop a centralized monarchical state. This allowed for a strong defense capability throughout Italy. By early in the fifteenth century, Italy was able to defeat Spain when it invaded Italy. Because of their economic power, the monarchy played crucial roles in Italian politics and culture. The Monarchy dominated the economic and political life of its region.

D. During the Middle Ages, Italy had failed to develop a centralized monarchical state. This allowed for city-states to develop in northern and central Italy to remain independent. By early in the fifteenth century, five major territorial states had come to dominate the peninsula. Because of their economic power, these states played crucial roles in Italian politics and culture. Each of the five major territorial states dominated the economic and political life of its region.