Question

how did the national convention respond to internal threats and foreign invasion?
a it refused to use any kind of violence.
b it restored the monarchy to achieve unity.
c it surrendered to foreign powers.
d it recruited armies and used terror to defend the revolution.

Explanation:

The National Convention, during the French Revolution, faced internal threats (like counter - revolutionaries) and foreign invasion.

• Option A: This is incorrect. The National Convention was not non - violent. The Reign of Terror was a violent period.
• Option B: The National Convention was a revolutionary body that abolished the monarchy, not restored it.
• Option C: It did not surrender to foreign powers. It took measures to defend France.
• Option D: The National Convention did recruit large armies (the levée en masse) to defend against foreign invaders. Also, the Reign of Terror was used to suppress internal counter - revolutionary elements.

Answer:

D. It recruited armies and used terror to defend the revolution.