and Fraternity” “The King’s blood flowed and cries of joy from eight thousand armed men struck my ears.” A man that witnessed the guillotining of King Louis XVI was left with this graphic image of a memorable event leading to the Reign of Terror. The Reign of Terror‚ otherwise known as the French Revolution‚ was an attempt to form a new government in France. The citizens of France fought against their government and made a new government led by Maximilen de Robespierre. This new government executed
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Reign of Terror The Reign of Terror (AKA The Terror) was a period during the French Revolution that was filled with violence which lasted from June 1793-July 1794. Many people were killed at this time‚ like the French people that did not support the revolution were executed at the guillotine. I believe that the Reign of Terror was unjustified because it was unfair‚ inhumane‚ and unnecessary. The Reign of Terror was unjustified because their punishments were inhumane. Even the littlest
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to be 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
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The Reign Of Terror was an unjustified part of the French Revolution. These hateful and vengeful acts led to an outburst of fear amongst the french people. What once started as a start to a new government led to an unexpected ruling of Maximilien Robespierre. Robespierre was the leader of the Public Safety Committee‚ and the reason king Louis XVI and many others were executed. He wanted to lead the french people to victory during this revolution‚ but the power corrupted him. Thus leading to the reign
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The goal of this was to make a new government with freedom and to accomplish this one would murder the royal family. This is how the two year period of the Reign of Terror was like in France during the French Revolution. B. Precisely‚ were these extreme methods in the Reign of Terror the right way to solve France’s problems? C. he Reign of Terror in France was justified due to the three threats and methods that were used. D. First‚ the external threat involved many foreigners
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Shaleen The Reign Of Terror The Reign of Terror‚ also known just as “The Terror”‚ was a brief period of time in the French Revolution full of complete disaster and bloodshed. Over 20‚000 people were “officially” executed‚ while many died in jail‚ due to many causes‚ mainly consisting of an organization (Mythyloke; Britannica.com). On September 5th of 1793‚ the Revolutionary Government of France decided to make “ Terror” the order of the day and to take severe actions against those suspected
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Reign of Terror DBQ: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Terror as an instrument of the French Revolution. France was experience a great amount of change in the summer of 1793‚ when the Jacobins succeeded the moderates in the National Convention. With the radical Jacobins in power‚ the country was in tumult‚ and a Reign of Terror ensued due to a law of suspects that legalized local revolutionary committees. Because of this‚ thousands of people were killed by guillotine or other methods
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Reign Of Terror Reign of Terror is the period of the French revolution since September 5‚ 1793‚ to July 27 1794. It was a civil and a foreign war‚ where the government decided to terrify the people of France‚ and to take harsh consequences against those who were against the revolution‚ like the nobles and priests. The government forced terror in the hearts of the French. Approximately 40‚000 people die during the Terror. About 15% were the nobles and clergy. Another 15% were the middle class
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The Reign of Terror History is said to be written by the winners‚ but is it possible to rewrite history? In a way‚ the French‚ like many who have preceded them‚ and many who will proceed them have done the impossible‚ rewriting history. From trivial folklore‚ such as George Washington chopping down a cherry tree‚ to the incredibly wrong‚ the African slave trade; people’s views of history can be shaped and molded. The French have done a superb job of instilling all of us with the concept that
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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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