Question

After the French Revolution, the Jacobins split into two groups. The _______wanted to protect the middle class and the __________ wanted more change and wanted to get rid of King Louis XVI. a. National Convention & National Assembly c. Girondists & Mountains b. National Assembly & National Convention d. Mountains & Girondists

Answer 1

Jacobin Club ( Jacobins ) was the most famous political group of the French Revolution ( 1789 - 99 ). After the overthrow if the monarchy they split into 2 groups: the Mountains ( Montagnards ) and the Girondins. The Mountains were the most radical group. The Girondins were a moderate political fraction and opponents of the Mountains. They wanted to avoid the execution of Louis XVI.Answer:The Girondins wanted to protect the middle class and the Mountains wanted more change and wanted to get rid of King Louis XVI.C. Girondins, Mountains.