Question

Describe various reforms introduced by robespierre his reign was termed as a reign of terror explain the reason for this in points

Answer 1

Answer:

Robespierre's Govt. followed a policy of severe control and repression

Explanation:

• All those whom he saw as enemies of his state, even members of his party, were arrested, tried by a revolutionary tribunal. If guilty, they were guillotined.
• Meat and bread were rationed
• Peasants were forced to transport their grain to the cities and sell it at ices fixed by Govt.
• All the citizens were required to eat the pain d'égalité or equality bread, made of wholewheat.
• All French men and women were called Citoyen and Citoyenne.
• Churches were shut down and their buildings were converted to barracks or offices.

Reason - He wished that everyone must obey the law, and be a good citizen.