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?

the details provide examples of how france gradually became a place for worldwide trade.
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

A) The details provide examples of how France gradually became a place for worldwide trade.

Explanation:

Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science  is a book written by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos.

In this excerpt, it is first mentioned that merchants were coming to trade at the markets in Champagne region in France, as it was a safe place to buy and sell products.  By using the phrases: "soon word spread", "a first step", "was slowly opening", the authors indicate that France gradually took the world market. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

A

Explanation:

This is correct on EDG.

answer by yourhope:

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which answer best describes the interaction between the elements mentioned in the excerpt?

b. an individual influencing an idea!

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