Use the passage and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. and terroring spring of popular government in peacetime is virtue, in revolution it is both virtue -Robospierre in a speech before the Convention, 12. What conduct was Robespierre trying to justify in this speech?9A A. French conquests in the rest of Europe B. The use of violence against political opponents C. The execution of Louis XVI D. The protection of individual rights against claims by French royalists

## Step 1<br />The problem is a comprehension question based on a quote from Robespierre, a key figure in the French Revolution. The quote suggests that the use of violence is justified in certain circumstances, specifically in a revolution.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The options provided are all actions that could be associated with the French Revolution. However, we need to identify the action that best aligns with the context of the quote.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Option A, "French conquests in the rest of Europe", does not directly relate to the use of violence in a revolution.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option B, "The use of violence against political opponents", aligns with the context of the quote. Robespierre is suggesting that violence is justified in a revolution, which could include the use of violence against political opponents.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Option C, "The execution of Louis XVI", while a violent act, is not directly related to the use of violence in a revolution as implied in the quote.<br /><br />## Step 6<br />Option D, "The protection of individual rights against claims by French royalists", does not directly relate to the use of violence in a revolution.