Which Best Explains Why the Committee of Public Safety Systematically

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which best explains why the Committee of Public Safety systematically eliminated any opposition?

• A)They were extremists who believed they knew what was best for France.
• B)They knew what path France had to follow to fully realize the Revolution.
• C)They were forced to defend themselves against constant Girondist rebellions.
• D)They were conservatives who thought it necessary to curb radical change.
• E)They were royalists who wanted revenge for the king's harsh end.

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