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The Reign of Terror Answers

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After winning power, the National Assembly

A
immediately executed the king.
B
could not agree on its goals.
C
restored property to the Church.
D
unanimously elected a leader.
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What is the best description of the Conservatives?

A
They were the left-wingers.
B
They wanted the king executed.
C
They wanted few changes.
D
They favored a republic.
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The French Revolution grew more violent mainly because radicals reacted to

A
the National Assembly falling apart.
B
prices rising to an all-time high.
C
rumors of foreign intervention to end the revolution.
D
prisoners running rampant after release.
4

Although the National Assembly was made up of the Third Estate,

A
many members did not want to seize the Catholic Church’s property.
B
the members did not want a constitutional monarchy like England.
C
many members still wanted to keep the king involved in government.
D
the members insisted on dismissing the authority of the Church.
5

Who wanted a limited or constitutional monarchy?

A
the Conservatives
B
the Jacobins
C
the Church
D
the king
6

Which two factions disagreed on the French Revolution’s path?

A
the Liberals and the Conservatives
B
the Liberals and Jacobins
C
Jacobins and the Conservatives
D
Jacobins and the Third Estate
7

What happened after the Committee of Public Safety began to fall apart?

A
In order to unite, a new leader took charge.
B
Liberals regained power and pushed out radicals.
C
The monarchy moved in to resume power.
D
Power shifted back to the National Convention.
8

For how many years did the Reign of Terror last?

A
one
B
three
C
five
D
seven
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After winning power, the Jacobins sought strong leadership to face overwhelming challenges by

A
asking for direction from England’s political leadership.
B
deciding to form the Committee of Public Safety.
C
using the leadership of former supporters of the monarchy.
D
using the leadership of former supporters of the Church.
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What caused the abolishment of the French monarchy?

A
the radicals gaining control of the National Convention
B
the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
C
the defeat of France by Austria and Prussia
D
the transformation of France into a democratic republic

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