Question

reign of terror guiding questions
textbook excerpt

1. according to the textbook, why did the jacobins have so many enemies? their radical policies, extreme measures and attempts to centralize power alienated many groups.
2. robespierre and his supporters created a new calendar. why would they want to wipe out \every trace of frances past?\
3. according to the textbook, robespierre believed terror helped french citizens remain \true to the ideals of the revolution.\ what were the ideals of the french revolution? (use what you already know about the french revolution to answer this question).

based on the textbook excerpt, do you think the committee of public safety protected the revolution from its enemies? circle one: yes no
explain your answer.

Explanation:

1. The Jacobins' radicalism and power - centralizing efforts made them unpopular.
2. Robespierre and supporters aimed to create a new, revolutionary France, free from the old order's influence.
3. The ideals of the French Revolution were liberty, equality, and fraternity. Regarding the Committee of Public Safety, views may vary. Some argue it used extreme measures like the Reign of Terror to eliminate internal threats to the Revolution, such as counter - revolutionaries. Others may say its methods were too extreme and caused unnecessary bloodshed, thus not truly protecting the Revolution in a positive sense.

Answer:

1. Their radical policies, extreme measures and attempts to centralize power alienated many groups.
2. To create a new, revolutionary France distinct from the old order.
3. Liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Based on the textbook excerpt, answers may vary. For example, if answering YES: The Committee of Public Safety used force to eliminate counter - revolutionary threats that could have overthrown the Revolution. If answering NO: Their extreme methods like the Reign of Terror led to unnecessary bloodshed and internal strife, undermining the true spirit of the Revolution.