(40 points)
Read the passage from Sugar Changed the World.
In the 1100s, the richest Europeans slowly began to
add more flavor to their food—because of a series of
fairs and wars. A smart count in the Champagne region
of France guaranteed the safety of any merchant
coming to sell or trade at the markets in the lord's
lands. Soon word spread, and the fairs flourished.
Starting around 1150, the six Champagne fairs became
the one place where Europeans could buy and sell
products from the surrounding world--a first step in
connecting them to the riches and tastes beyond.
Fortress Europe was slowly opening up.
How do the details in this passage support the central
idea?
O The details provide examples of how France
gradually became a place for worldwide trade.
O The details describe the various measures that were
taken to keep the merchants safe.
The details explain why Europe immediately
welcomed foreign traders to its marketplaces.
The details describe how a series of wars brought
about the downfall of a European fortress.