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What Purposes Were Served by Sumptuary Laws

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What purposes were served by sumptuary laws?


A) Sumptuary laws sought to prevent all forms of luxury, reinforce ascetic piety, and undermine the growing wealth of merchants.
B) Sumptuary laws attacked social inequalities by rejecting luxury products and sought to protect local industries by requiring the use of certain materials.
C) Sumptuary laws attempted to impose moral standards and challenged the efforts of the clergy to express their status through clothing styles.
D) Sumptuary laws reinforced social hierarchies, attempted to impose moral standards, and sought to protect local industries.

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