Question

read the quote by maximilien de robespierre. terror is nothing other than justice, prompt, severe, inflexible. how does the quote best apply to the committee of public safety under robespierres leadership? people had a right to a speedy trial under the committee of public safety. citizens who behaved had nothing to fear from the committee of public safety. the committee of public safety meted out justice fairly and evenly. the committee of public safety forcefully eliminated all opposition.

Explanation:

Robespierre's Committee of Public Safety used extreme measures (terror) during the French Revolution. The quote implies that this terror was seen as a form of justice to eliminate opposition. It was not about fair - trial rights or that well - behaved citizens had no fear. The committee used force to deal with those it saw as threats.

Answer:

The Committee of Public Safety forcefully eliminated all opposition.