MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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Question
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National Assembly
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Committee of Public Safety
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National Convention
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Estates General
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Committee of Public Safety was created by the National Convention in 1793 with the intent to defend the nation against foreign and domestic enemies, as well as to oversee the new functions of the executive government. Members were elected and served for a period of one month.
Detailed explanation-3: -On July 27, 1793, Robespierre took his place on the Committee of Public Safety, which had first been set up in April.