Question

What was the immediate incident that followed after the execution of Robespierre?

• A. Napoleon declared himself as the First Consul of the Consulate
• B. A new Directory of five members came into power after the dissolution of the National Convention
• C. Napoleon declared himself the Emperor of France
• D. The Napoleonic Wars began

Answer 1

The correct option is B A new Directory of five members came into power after the dissolution of the National Convention

On 27 July 1794, Robespierre and his supporters were tried by the national convention. He was executed the very next day. This marked the end of the reign of terror. Later, the Convention was dissolved. On October 1795, a Directory of five members came into power.