Question

Explain the REIGN OF TERROR IN BRIEF

Answer 1

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: The Reign of Terror or simply The Terror was a period of about 11 months during the French Revolution. During this time, French people who did not support the revolution were executed at the guillotine. The Reign of Terror was started on 5 September, 1793.The Terror took the lives of between 18,500 to 40,000 people.

Answer 2

Answer: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.

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