USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One way in which Robespierre and Napoleon are similar is that they both ____
A
played an important role at the Congress of Vienna
B
increased their power during the French Revolution
C
were executed for treason by French monarchs
D
led armies against the Haitians
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They both sought the best for their respective countries. They both desired a sense of security. At the same time, the leadership styles of Robespierre and Napoleon Bonaparte were dramatically different.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. They both increase their power during french revolution. 2. They both wanted stability.

Detailed explanation-3: -AI Recommended Answer: 1) Both Robespierre and Louis XVI implemented policies of religious tolerance. 2) Both decreased government control of the economy. 3) Both were removed from power during the French Revolution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Napoleon gained power due to his respected reputation as a military officer during the French Revolution. In 1799, Napoleon and his allies overthrew the French Directory government and established the French Consulate. Napoleon was elected, in a rigged election, the First Consulate.

Detailed explanation-5: -On July 27, 1793, Robespierre was elected to the Committee of Public Safety, which was formed in April to protect France against its enemies, foreign and domestic, and to oversee the government. Under his leadership, the committee came to exercise virtual dictatorial control over the French government.

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