What was the purpose of The Terror? The French revolution which began in 1789 and lasted until the fall of Robespierre in July 1794 is known by many for its violence while seeking social and political change‚ primarily during The Terror. The Terror‚ otherwise known as the ‘Reign of Terror’ was implemented on the 5th September 1793 and lasted until the fall of Maximilien Robespierre on the 28th July 1794. The purpose of the Terror was to for the revolutionary governments to consolidate power by
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Yellow fever killed over 5‚000 people in Philadelphia in 1793. Yellow fever is a highly contagious fever that is transmitted by mosquitoes. Some symptoms of yellow fever include an onset of fever‚ chills‚ severe headache‚ nausea‚ fatigue‚ weakness‚ and vomiting. Treatment of yellow fever in the 1700’s included bloodletting‚ herbs‚ other material treatments‚ and also simply doing nothing. In Fever 1793‚ Laurie Halse Anderson alters history‚ but maintains some historical accuracy. The setting of the
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There was a period in the late 17th to 18th century known as the Enlightenment where there were countless new notorious philosophical ideas on the government and politics. Some of these concepts that have arisen are typical in the government and political practice in the present. Many of the major French Enlightenment thinkers‚ or philosophes‚ were born in the years after the Glorious Revolution. The philosophes‚ while varying in style and area of specific concern‚ generally stressed the power of
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The Klan of Terror Over the years many people have created groups to support their beliefs. These groups allow people with the same ideas to gather together and work out plans to advance their ideas. All of the groups that have been established have not necessarily gained a positive image from the public. One example is the Ku Klux Klan. The Ku Klux Klan originated over one hundred years ago and has gone through many eras and changes since its beginning. Although many people know the Ku Klux Klan
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AIMS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE MAIN REVOLUNTIONARY GROUPS DURING THE REIGN OF TERROR 1793-1794. The period of the Reign of Terror‚ September 1793- July 1794‚ resulted in significant political and social changes in France. The National Convention and Committee of Public Safety declared the law of suspects‚ ‘terror’ measures as acceptable and a necessary means for the government. The purpose was to eradicate France of enemies of the revolution and to protect the country from foreign invaders. Over
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Capital in crisis 1793 In the summer of 1793‚ Philadelphia was in midst of a political crisis. Great Britain had declared war against revolutionary France‚ instantly polarizing American public opinion. Many favored France‚ whose political ideals seemed akin to our own. Other disagreed‚ pointing out the bloody massacres and other outrages that had recently convulsed Paris. President George Washington’s own cabinet split along party lines. Secretary of State Tomas Jefferson and his Republican
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War on terrorism‚ is that right strategy? 41228111 Seong‚ Cho Table of Contents Introduction War on terrorism’ what is that Budget on war on terror Reaction Conclusion Introduction Since September 11‚ the world has been changed. It did not a matter for just Americans‚ but also it became a matter to the world. American government announced a War on terrorism and its allies engaged in that plan. After 7 years‚ they still fight against terrorism
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War on Terror Pashley Sims POL 201 Nicole Reale 7/13/2013 The War on Terror During times of war the role of the president’s is responsible for martial law. The military plays a role in the martial law because it is too make sure everything is governed correctly. Habeas Corpus is established so that a person can know what their charge is. However‚ if the defendant claim is denied the Supreme Court will take control over the trial. The United States has being the target of several terror attacks
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Grace Halleck 1st hour Why was the Reign of Terror not justified? The Reign of Terror was not justified because it was not what the people of France wanted‚ which was equality. The government was not giving rights or actions they promised either‚ and both sides of the fight were put in serious danger. The Reign of Terror wasn’t justified due to many uncivil decisions made by the government which started a revolution of the people. In the Vendee region rebels fought against laws. The laws they
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called ‘The Reign of Terror’”(49). It was led by no other than Robespierre‚ in an attempt to start a new government‚ which proceeded to execute large numbers of people. The 18 months was a blood pouring event during the French Revolution. These events were unnecessary and the whole Reign of Terror was unjustified because it was a sin to kill‚ they went against what other through and what was right‚ and they went beyond what was necessary. Not only was the Reign of Terror a big part of the French
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