Question

Which of the following statements best explains the conditions that led to the reign of terror

a. the committee of public safety had absolute power
b. the directory had limited power
c. napoleon bonaparte had taken control of the directory
d. the jacobins had lost influence in the legislative assembly

Answer 1

I think the answer to your question is A.
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Answer 2

After the overthrown of the monarchy, France passed through multiple types of governments and unstable periods. The reign of terror has that name because it was a period of civil war, foreign invasions and public persecution. The the committee of public safety had absolute power, led by Robespierre, thought the revolution and the republic values had to be established in France, even if that meant the use of terror and violence. Thus, the right answer is option A. The committee of public safety had absolute power.