Why did French ruling power begin to grow in the twelfth century?
A) The vassals consolidated their power to one lord.
B) The king held the majority of fiefdoms in France, creating greater power.
C) Outside threats caused the barons to cluster around their king.
D) The power of the French monarchy did not grow in the twelfth century.
E) None of these
C
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