Cotton cloth was valued by European consumers in the eighteenth century because it
A) was rare and considered a luxury.
B) was comfortable and convenient.
C) was a British product and so considered patriotic.
D) lasted longer than wool.
E) All these answers are correct.
Answer: B) was comfortable and convenient.
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