Question

Why was Robespierre's reign referred to as reign of terror?

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Why was Robespierre's reign referred to as reign of terror?

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The period from 1793 to 1794 is referred to as the Reign of Terror..Robespierre followed a policy of severe control and punishment..All those whom he saw as being 'enemies' of the republic-ex-nobles and clergy,members of other political parties ,even members of his own party who did not agree with his methods -were arrested,imprisoned and then tried revolutionary tribunal..If the court found them guilty they were guillotined.

The guillotined is a device consisting of two poles and a blade which a person is beheaded..It was named after Dr.Guillotin who invented it..