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← HistoryWhich consequence occurred when the Byzantine silk industry attempted total control over available dyestuffs?
A)Diminished vibrancy through light degradation✓
B)Trade route expansion into Persia
C)Increased competition from Italian merchants
D)Labor disputes caused tannery overflow
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Diminished vibrancy occurred, because a monopoly limited access to high-quality dyes, enacting price controls on ingredients and degradation via cheaper substitutes via price manipulation; therefore textiles deteriorated in vibrant longevity, losing market preeminence rather than flourishing more, due to resource scarcity policies.
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