Answer:
The following are the correct answers to each question:
1) Option C. The Reign of Terror set up revolutionary courts to prosecute the enemies of the Republic.
2) Option A. The two dissenting groups within the National Convention were the Girondins and the Mountain.
3) Option B. During its rule, the government of the Directory was opposed by royalists and radicals.
4) Option D. The Directory was eventually toppled by Napoleon Bonaparte.
5) Option A. The Committee of Public Safety was originally set up to defend France against foreign armies.
Explanation:
Q1: The Reign of Terror was a violent period of time during the French Revolution in which the Radicals took over the Revolutionary government and started to arrest and execute anyone they suspect was not loyal to the Revolution causes.
Q2: Within the National Convention, two dissenting groups were the Girondins and the Mountain. The Mountains were considered to be the most radical group within the Convention, and opposed the Girondins as they wanted to execute anyone that opposed the Revolution, including the monarchs. The Girondins, although a radical group, wanted the King alive.
Q3: During the period of time where the Directory was in charge of the government in France, the radicals and the royalists were the main opposition to the Directory within the French territory . Both groups had different reasons as to why they wanted the Directory and its leaders out of the government.
Q4: The Directory was overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte on November 9th, 1799, in what is called the Coup of 18 Brumaire.
Q5: The Committee of Public Safety was originally set up to defend France against foreign armies and to oversee the government.
