The Reign of Terror Answers
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What caused the abolishment of the French monarchy?
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the radicals gaining control of the National ConventionB
the execution of Louis XVI and Marie AntoinetteC
the defeat of France by Austria and PrussiaD
the transformation of France into a democratic republic2
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Who wanted a limited or constitutional monarchy?
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the ConservativesB
the JacobinsC
the ChurchD
the king3
What was the major reason radicals were so angry?
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Europe wanted to put Louis XVI back in power.B
Though wages were increasing, so were prices..C
They wanted women and men to be able to vote.D
The revolution became more and more violent.4
Look at the painting The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons by Jacques-Louis David (1789).
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one must be prepared to sacrifice their own children to preserve France.B
loyalty to one’s country stops short of sacrificing one’s own children.C
brutality is an integral part of revolution and the Reign of Terror.D
no one is immune to death, not even the leaders of the revolution.5
After winning power, the Jacobins sought strong leadership to face overwhelming challenges by
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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.6
What is the best description of the Conservatives?
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They were the left-wingers.B
They wanted the king executed.C
They wanted few changes.D
They favored a republic.7
The French Revolution grew more violent mainly because radicals reacted to
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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.8
The National Convention benefited the people and the state by
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forcing wage increases and heavily taxing business owners.B
allowing women to vote and serve in the National Convention.C
passing laws prohibiting anyone from becoming too wealthy.D
seizing all church property and giving it to the people and state.9
What happened after the Committee of Public Safety began to fall apart?
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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.10
For what crime was King Louis XVI tried and convicted?
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corruptionB
treasonC
tax evasionD
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