Reign of Terror Doc B

What kind of government did France have from the beginning of the Revolution in 1789 until September 1792?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Anarchy

What event caused the Revolutionary government to execute the King?

• Escape attempt by the royal family

• Revolutionary revolts inside France

• Declaration of war on Austria

How many months passed between Robespierre's appointment to the Committee of Public Safety and his execution?

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 12 months

• 15 months

What evidence is there that people's natural rights were denied during the Reign of Terror?

• Freedom of religion was restored

• Legal counsel was denied to accused enemies

• Counterrevolution in western France collapsed

• French victory over foreign enemies

What evidence is there that the Reign of Terror was successful in fighting enemies both inside and outside of France?

• Counterrevolution in western France collapsed

• Freedom of religion was restored

• Legal counsel was denied to accused enemies