Explain reign of terror in brief
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- Reign of terror lasted from September 1793 untill the fall of Robespierre in 1794.
- It was a conflict between two rival political factions, the Girondins and Jacobins, The Jacobins took control of the revolutionary government. They arrested and executed anyone who they suspected might not be loyal to the revolution(nobles, priests & hoarders).
- Around 17,000 people were officially executed in France, including 2,639 in Paris. Many more died in prison or were beaten to death in the streets. Over 200,000 people were arrested.
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Explanation: The period from 1793 to 1794 is known as the Reign of Terror. Maximilian Robespierre sentenced to death all those persons who he considered as enemies of the republic, whether they were ex-noble, clergy, and members of any political parties; including Jacobins. The execution were completed after trial by revolutionary tribunal. At that time Robespierre followed a policy of severe control and punishment. Laws were issued by Robespierre 's government placing a maximum ceiling of wages and prises. Meat and bread were rationed.
Peasants were forced to transport the grains to the cities and sell it at price fixed by government. The use of more expensive white flour was forbidden; all citizens were required to eat equality bread. Equality was also sought to be practice through forms of speech and address. Instead of the traditional Sir and Madam, French men and women were addressed as citizens. Churches were shutdown and their buildings converted into barracks or offices. Finally, Robespierre was convicted by a court in July 1794, arrested and the next day, sent to the guillotine.