The levée en masse was a policy implemented by the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution, which called for the mobilization of all able-bodied men for military service and directed nearly all French citizens to become involved in the war effort. This helped to turn the tide of the war in France's favor and allowed for France to field much larger armies than their opponents.

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The Levée En Masse

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The levée en masse

A) directed nearly all French citizens to become involved in the war effort.
B) contributed to French military defeats against Austria and England.
C) was enacted by Louis XVI to promote counter-revolutionary efforts.
D) originated a highly effective form of guerilla warfare.

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