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Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information. A. Buying imported grain led to the Dutch demanding that other foodstuffs and consumer goods be imported. B. Because the Dutch were able to import inexpensive grain, they had money available to create a demand for other food products and consumer goods. C. Keeping the price of grain low was a primary goal of the Dutch at a time when they could not produce enough grain to provide for all their needs. D. The demand for other foodstuffs and consumer goods forced the Dutch to import grain and other products at a time when maintaining low prices was especially important.