The Thermidorian Reaction

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Thermidorian reaction

• A)brought greater power to the sans-culottes.
• B)acknowledged the need to continue economic controls.
• C)forbade social distinctions and conspicuous consumption.
• D)ended the popular phase of the Revolution.
• E)helped the Jacobins consolidate their power.

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