Archaeologist: A colonial settlement on the Atlantic seaboard of the United States can now be reliably dated as pre-1670 because domestically produced clay tobacco pipes have been found at the site. Pipes were made here for only a few decades in commercial quantities. By 1670, despite the ready availability of clay, most pipes were imported as trade increased between Europe and America.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the archaeologist’s argument?

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Correct Answer is :  By 1670, the use of clay tobacco pipes was widespread

GMAT Verbal Reasoning Practice Test 7