Which of the following best characterizes the French Revolution? A. Lengthy (it took almost two decades for the french to claim independence). B. Peaceful( the process was a smooth transfer of power from the monach to the people) C. Short ( after initially removing the monarch, the french installed a president that established stability at once) D. Violent (Mobs of french people won their independence through bloody upsprings)

Explanation:

The answer is A.

There is no way that the French Revolution was peaceful and short. The French Revolution became violent after the execution of King Louis XIV, later brining the start of the reign of terror. A time where there were mass executions of people not accepting and supporting the revolution.

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