Why did the Flemish support Edward III’s claim to the throne of France?

Question

Options:
The French had been seizing Flemish territory
They wanted the English to rule Flanders
Their textile industry depended on English wool
They had been at war with the French for many years

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

- The French had been seizing Flemish territory

The Flemish supported Edward III's claim to the throne of France because the French had been seizing Flemish territory. This led the Flemish to ally themselves with the English in their conflict against the French.