Question

After the reign of terror ended France was ruled by a group of five men known as the

A. Directory

B. National Convention

C. National Assembly

D. Estates General

Answer 1

Its B. The National Convention was the first government of the French Revolution, following the two-year National Constituent Assembly and the one-year Legislative Assembly.

Answer 2

After the reign of terror ended France was ruled by a group of five men known as the Directory.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The people of France were in horror after the executions of approximately 40,000 people carried out by the Committee for Public Safety which was presided by Robespierre.

It was because of these acts of executions, Robespierre was overthrown and a group of five men named 'Directory' was appointed as per the constitution to look after the administration.