Which statement best explains the economic and political factors that contributed to the rise of florence as one of the prominent european cities from the 14th to the 16th centuries?

The prominence of Florence as a city happened after the renaissance.

Explanation:

Renaissance has happened in during the 14th to 16th century. Before that, there was class system - Rich, the middle class, and the lower class. The lower class have fewer rights and freedom. During the renaissance, the people got educated. Trading of goods was started in Florence. Florence gains power by trading. The city got prosperous. The standard of living becomes high. The economic growth results in stable politics and it eradicated the class system in Florence. Results of this change, Florence got prominence.