I think A. more enjoyable
He is perhaps best known for his role in the French Revolution's Reign of Terror<span>. ... As part of his attempts to use extreme measures to control political activity in France, </span>Robespierre<span> later moved against the more moderate Danton, who was accused of corruption and executed in April 1794.</span>
Lots of trade was done through the silk road. this route went through east Asia and Western Europe
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Germany didn't have much of a choice. They couldn't carry on fighting and the Powers were going the attack them if she didn't take responsibility even though they weren't the sole cause pf the war.
Answer B
The articles of confederation set no limits on the central government