The Arquebus Had an Impact Outside the Battlefield

The arquebus had an impact outside the battlefield.How did it help bring about social change?

A) Its use by men of lower social status foreshadowed the end of social dominance by knights of the noble class.
B) Owning such an expensive weapon gave immediate status to the ordinary soldier.
C) Since the weapon came from Asia, Asian mercenaries found many more opportunities to serve in European armies.
D) Women could fire arquebuses, so they obtained more opportunities to serve in militias.
E) Because arguebuses were so heavy, they had to raise the service age for men, as only older men, not youths, could fire them.