Question

Which accurately describes the reasons for the development of the Reign of Terror?

a)Following the beheading of Georges Danton, France moved to conservatism and the emergence of Marie Antoinette and her persecution of practicing Catholics and clergy.

b)Following the beheading of Jacques-Pierre Brissot, France moved to conservatism and the emergence of Lazare Carnot as the leader of the coup d’etat against the French Directory.

c)Following the beheading of King Louis XVI, France moved to radicalism, including the emergence of Maximilien Robespierre and his use of the guillotine against enemies of the Revolution.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C

-Following the beheading of King Louis XVI, France moved to radicalism, including the emergence of Maximilien Robespierre and his use of the guillotine against enemies of the Revolution.

Answer 2

The answer is C! The reign of terror followed the beheading of King Louis XVI after he tried to run away