The Committee of Public Safety Was Given Broad Powers in Order

question 64

Multiple Choice

The Committee of Public Safety was given broad powers in order to

• A) put an end to the monarchy.
• B) protect against foreign and domestic enemies.
• C) hunt down Robespierre's supporters.
• D) ensure loyalty to the Catholic Church.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias that involves individuals attributing their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors.

Actor-Observer Bias

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Self-Enhancing Strategy

A psychological concept where individuals focus on their strengths and achievements to maintain or enhance their self-esteem.

Collectivism

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