Multiple choice

The Directory that ruled France was an executive made up of five members. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the reign of the Directory?

a. It abolished the monarchy and declared France a republic. b. Under the reign of the Directory, all men aged 21 years and above got the right to vote. c. The Directory was meant as a safeguard against the concentration of power in a single leader.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. a, b and c
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. The Directory was meant as a safeguard against the concentration of power in a one-man executive as under the Jacobins.

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