huinventors1-9, Exercise 2: Despite or because

Model answer:

Despite: the cube succeeded through the initiative of Rubik and a few people who recognised its value and got it abroad, in a system that was not designed to produce consumer bestsellers.

Because: a system that supported teaching institutions, design education and state trade gave Rubik the setting in which to develop the cube and a route to export it.

Both views have something in them, and the evidence about the finances and arrangements is partial. Details should be checked.