The passage that describes Thomas More's Utopia most directly results from which trend in the 15th century Europe?

The passage that describes Thomas More's "Utopia" is closely associated with the beginnings of the commercialization of agriculture in 15th century Europe. This period marked a significant shift from a predominantly feudal economy to one where market principles began to influence agricultural practices. As agricultural commercialization started to take hold, there was an increasing emphasis on profit over mere subsistence farming.

In "Utopia," More critiques the issues arising from this economic transformation, such as social inequalities, land ownership concentration, and the impact of economic policies on the common people. His vision of an ideal society reflects the anxieties and challenges faced during a time when societal structures were beginning to change due to economic pressures and the emergence of a market-driven approach to agriculture.

The other trends mentioned, such as peasant revolts and exploration, do relate to the sociopolitical and economic changes of the time but do not directly connect to the themes explored in "Utopia." While subsistence agriculture does provide a backdrop to the era, the focus of More's work is specifically on the repercussions and ideals emerging from the shift toward a more commercially oriented agricultural society.