I believe the answer is the urban workers and peasants.
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Durian is a native fruit of Asia and many people dislike it due to the smell. But Durian is prominent in countries like Indonesia and Philippines. It may be unusual for us but to them, Durian is like our favorite foods here in the west. To know about unusual things in general gives us a more open idea that the world has more to offer.
I'm pretty sure it's C, because America didn't want to get involved in the war until Japan attacked Peal Harbor.