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← HistoryWhich outcome accelerated the spread of cast-iron crossbows?
A)Standardized, interchangeable trigger mechanisms✓
B)The shift towards compound levering
C)Increased bolt velocity and range
D)Improved grip materials withstand tension
💡 Explanation
The casting process enabled standardized parts like triggers, using ASSEMBLY LINE production, because replication became easier than craft production; therefore, weapon production expanded rapidly, rather than remaining limited by complex hand-fitting by individual artisans.
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