How did the levée en masse create a massive army?
A. by conscription and directing the entire economy toward war production
B. by hiring mercenaries with funds confiscated from the First and Second Estates
C. by raising volunteers from the urban working class
D. by allowing wealthy landowners exemptions from taxes if they would recruit and equip soldiers
Answer: A
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