Why did the Flemish support Edward III's claim to the throne of France
A. THE FRENCH HAD BEEN SEIZING FLEMISH TERRITORY
B. THEY WANTED THE ENGLISH TO RULE FLANDERS
C. THEIR TEXTILE INDUSRTY DEPENDED ON ENGLISH WOOL
B. THEY HAD BEEN AT WAR WITH THE FRENCH FOR MANY YEARS
A and C are the correct answers.
A. The French had been seizing Flemish territory. The Flemish had been engaged in conflicts with the French for many years, and the French had been encroaching on Flemish lands. Supporting Edward III's claim to the French throne was seen as a way to counter French aggression and protect Flemish territory.
C. Their textile industry depended on English wool. Flanders had a thriving textile industry, particularly in the production of high-quality woolen goods. However, Flanders relied heavily on English wool imports to sustain its textile industry. Supporting Edward III, who was the King of England, meant maintaining a favorable trade relationship with England and ensuring a steady supply of wool for the Flemish textile industry.