What were the French "National Workshops"?
A)government programs that paid the unemployed to build roads and level hills
B)government workshops where guns and ammunition were manufactured
C)private factories confiscated by the government
D)government schools where young Frenchmen learned trades
E)a code name for revolutionary clubs

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The French "National Workshops" were government programs that paid the unemployed to perform public works projects, such as building roads, leveling hills, and constructing public buildings. This program was implemented in response to high unemployment rates due to economic downturns and political unrest. The program was controversial and ultimately failed, leading to widespread protests and social upheaval.

What Were the French "National Workshops