What is the author's purpose in paragraph 10?
A to persuade readers to celebrate cultural holidays
B to highlight the different ways Cinco De Mayo is
celebrated
C to provide readers with an understanding of Cinco de
Mayo
D to argue the importance of remembering the Battle of
Puebla

uh, the answer is d i guess.

eager to consume a lot of food? insatiable appetite?

explanation:

the development of trade during the middle age increased to the change given in the agriculture, which gave money, industry and markets a bigger importance in economy. the agriculture production was more than the consumption, which meant the creation of wider markets out of the areas. besides, with the end of multiple wars, the population increased and new trade routes were created.