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
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The correct answer is C. Their textile industry depended on English wool. The Flemish had a thriving textile industry that relied heavily on the import of English wool. Supporting Edward III's claim to the French throne would ensure a continued supply of wool from England.
