(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Medium of History

During the French Revolution, the period of the National Convention was marked by intense debates and radical changes, culminating in the execution of Louis XVI and the establishment of the Reign of Terror. Soon after, the Directory tried to stabilize the country, implementing a new constitution and seeking a balance between the emerging political forces. Considering the presented context, analyze the following excerpt from Georges Lefebvre, a renowned historian specialized in the French Revolution: 'The Convention was the scene of a gigantic struggle between the supporters of the Monarchy and the Republic, interspersed with a Terror that, paradoxically, they justified in the name of freedom and the salvation of the Revolution.' Based on your knowledge, answer the following questions. (1) What were the main challenges faced by the National Convention and how was the 'Terror' used to deal with these challenges? (2) Explain, based on the ideas of the Directory, how was the transition from the period of Terror to an attempt at political stabilization in post-Revolution France.