Question

multiple choice: choose the best answer

1. which of the following was not true about the committee of public safety?

a it was comprised of 12 members.
b they aimed to allow the revolution to survive during a crisis
c they thought proof was necessary to convict enemies.
d they created revolutionary tribunals to try people quickly

1. why were people executed during the reign of terror?

a they did not support the revolution
b they hoped help would arrive
c they spoke out in support of the king
d all of the above.

1. which of the following is not a way people were killed during the reign of terror?

a electric chair
b drowned
c guillotined
d shot

1. which group had the most people executed during the reign of terror?

a nobles
b middle class
c clergy
d workers and peasants

1. which of the following is not true about maximilien robespierre?

a he was a lawyer
b he was a part of the committee of public safety
c he was chosen by louis xvi
d he was against the death penalty at one point

1. which of the following did not occur after the reign of terror?

a there were severe food shortages
b the directory was formed
c all citizens were allowed to vote.
d the government was running out of money

Explanation:

1. The Committee of Public Safety was composed of 12 members, aimed to safeguard the revolution in crisis, and created revolutionary tribunals. They did not require strict proof to convict enemies.
2. During the Reign of Terror, people were executed for not supporting the revolution, hoping for outside - help, or speaking in support of the king.
3. The electric chair was not an execution method during the Reign of Terror. Drowning, guillotining, and shooting were used.
4. Workers and peasants had the most executions during the Reign of Terror due to their large numbers and being targeted for various reasons.
5. Maximilien Robespierre was a lawyer, part of the Committee of Public Safety, and was against the death - penalty at one time. He was not chosen by Louis XVI.
6. After the Reign of Terror, the Directory was formed, there were food shortages and financial problems. All citizens were not allowed to vote.

Answer:

1. C
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. C