The Committee of Public Safety was established to
A) negotiate a military alliance with England.
B) combat the dual threat of internal rebellion and foreign invasion.
C) provide the nation with a renewed monarchy.
D) negotiate the safe return of French emigres.
E) control the ambitions of Napoleon.

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The Committee of Public Safety was established in 1793 during the French Revolution to combat the dual threat of internal rebellion and foreign invasion. Its main purpose was to ensure public safety and maintain order in the face of these challenges. The committee was granted broad powers, including the ability to impose martial law, conduct trials, and execute individuals deemed to be enemies of the state.

The Committee of Public Safety Was Established to