I would say A, but idk. When I read this short story and researched about it for my dissertation, all research pointed to an "end of the world" scenario in the future where only technology prevails.
The invasion of England by William of Normandy was not a historical influence during the Early Modern English Period.
Explanation:
At the time trade with other countries was thriving. Greek and Roman art flourished. Scientific discoveries started to happen. Caxton printed books so works could be produced quicker in several copies.