5. Describe the Reign of Terror and role played by Robespierre in it
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Robespierre used his position in the Committee to further impose his idealism on the French nation. He did this by instituting the Reign of Terror. ... Across France, around 30000 people lost their lives. The terror was designed to fight the enemies of the revolution, to prevent counter-revolution from gaining ground.
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The period from 1793 to 1794 is referred to as the ‘Reign of Terror’.1. Maximilian Robespierre leader of the Jacobins followed the policy of severe control and punishment.2. All those who saw as enemies of the Republic — ex-nobles clergy political opponents — were arrested tried and guillotined if found guilty.3. He issued laws placing a maximum ceiling on wages and prices.4. Meat and bread were rationed.5. Use of expensive white flour was forbidden.Robespierre followed his policies so relentlessly that even his supporters began to demand moderation. Finally he was convicted arrested and guillotined in July 1794.