Question

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

the committee of public safety had absolute power.

the directory had limited power.

napoleon bonaparte had taken control of the directory.

the jacobins had lost influence in the legislative assembly.

Explanation:

The Reign of Terror (1793-1794) occurred when the Committee of Public Safety, led by radical Jacobins, was granted sweeping, absolute authority to suppress counter-revolutionary threats during the French Revolution. The Directory and Napoleon's rise happened after the Reign of Terror, and the Jacobins held significant influence, not lost power, during this period.

Answer:

A. The Committee of Public Safety had absolute power.