After the overthrown of the monarchy, France passed through multiple types of governments and unstable periods. The reign of terror has that name because it was a period of civil war, foreign invasions and public persecution. The the committee of public safety had absolute power, led by Robespierre, thought the revolution and the republic values had to be established in France, even if that meant the use of terror and violence. Thus, the right answer is option A. The committee of public safety had absolute power.