USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
MR. INCORRUPTIBLE, SPEAKER FOR THE PEOPLE
A
JEAN PAUL MARAT
B
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
C
MAXIMILIAN ROBESPIERRE
D
GEORGES DANTON
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After the Third Estate, which represented commoners and the lower clergy, declared itself the National Assembly, Robespierre became a prominent member of the Revolutionary body. He took a radical, democratic stance and was known as “the Incorruptible” for his dedication to civic morality.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is Maximilien Robespierre known for? Maximilien Robespierre came to dominate the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror. The Reign of Terror took place between September 5, 1793, and July 27, 1794. During the Terror, the committee exercised virtual dictatorial control over the French government.

Detailed explanation-3: -"The incorruptible; ” the leader of the bloodiest portion of the French Revolution. He set out to build “a republic of virtue.” Established and led by Robespierre, fixed bread prices and nationalized some businesses.

Detailed explanation-4: -From Maximilien Robespierre’s speech at the Festival of the Supreme Being, Paris, 1794. From Maximilien Robespierre’s speech at the Festival of the Supreme Being, Paris, 1794. The Author of Nature has bound all mortals by a boundless chain of love and happiness.

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