What Conditions Enabled the Cultural Renaissance to Emerge in the Wake

What conditions enabled the cultural Renaissance to emerge in the wake of the Black Death?

A) An end to the century-long war between France and England, decreased trade with Asia, and steady birthrates
B) An improved climate, a higher standard of living for the surviving populations, and rising birthrates
C) A decreased emphasis on agricultural commerce, the consolidation of smaller city-states into larger territories, and religious toleration
D) A dry climate, the Middle Eastern slave trade, and a decreased reliance on other cultures for scientific knowledge