Question

question 10 of 20

which pair of sentences best completes the diagram showing
the course of the french revolution?

a. (1) france implements the napoleonic code. (2) the
national constituent assembly produces the
declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen.

b. (1) the national constituent assembly proposes a new
constitution. (2) french leaders end the reign of terror
and condemn its leaders.

c. (1) napoleon bonaparte disbands the directory to form
the consulate. (2) france invades territories in italy,
switzerland, and the netherlands.

d. (1) a mob storms and captures the bastille. (2) french
leaders form the estates general.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Napoleonic Code was implemented after Napoleon became emperor, so it cannot be the first event. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was produced by the National Constituent Assembly before the execution of Louis XVI.
• Option B: The National Constituent Assembly proposing a new constitution happened before the execution of Louis XVI. French leaders ending the Reign of Terror and condemning its leaders occurred after the execution of Louis XVI and before Napoleon's rise.
• Option C: Napoleon Bonaparte disbanding the Directory to form the Consulate was after the execution of Louis XVI. France invading territories in Italy, Switzerland, and the Netherlands was during Napoleon's rule.
• Option D: The storming of the Bastille was the start of the French Revolution (could be 1). But the Estates - General was formed before the storming of the Bastille, not after.

Answer:

B. (1) The National Constituent Assembly proposes a new constitution. (2) French leaders end the Reign of Terror and condemn its leaders.