Question

What were the features of Robespierre government?

Answer 1

Features of robespierre govt. are :-

Robespierre followed a policy of severe control and punishment between 1793 and 1794. The period is therefore, known as the Reign of Terror. During this time, all those who were viewed by Robespierre as enemies of the Republic were arrested, imprisoned and tried by a revolutionary tribunal. Those who faced the brunt of his actions were ex-nobles, clergy, members of other political parties and even members of his own party who did not agree with him. On being found guilty, those under trial were guillotined. Robespierre's government proclaimed laws placing a ceiling on wage and prices. Meat and bread were rationed and peasants were forced to transport and sell their grain to the cities at prices fixed by the government. Expensive white flour was forbidden and citizens were required to eat loaf made of wholewheat. Churches were shut down and their buildings were converted in offices

Answer 2

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Robespierre tried his best to bring equality among French people by all means. The salient features of his government are given below:

(i) Robespierre's government issued laws placing a maximum ceiling on wages and prices. Meat and bread were rationed.

(ii) Peasants were forced to transport their grain to the cities and sell it at prices fixed by the government.

(iii) The use of more expensive white flour was forbidden. All citizens were required to eat the pain d'egalite (equality bread), a loaf made of whole wheat.

(iv) Equality was also sought to be practised through forms of speech and address.

(v) Instead of the traditional Monsieur (sir) and Madame (Madam) all French men and women were henceforth Citoyen and Citoyenne (citizen).

(vi) Churches were shut down and their buildings converted into barracks or offices.

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