Why did the Flemish support Edward III's claim to the throne of France? (1 point) Responses The French had been seizing Flemish territory. The French had been seizing Flemish territory. They wanted the English to rule Flanders. They wanted the English to rule Flanders. Their textile industry depended on English wool. Their textile industry depended on English wool. They had been at war with the French for many years.
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The correct response is: Their textile industry depended on English wool.
The Flemish were economically reliant on the imported wool from England for their thriving textile industry, and supporting Edward III's claim to the French throne was seen as beneficial to protect their economic interests against French aggression.
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