The Reign of Terror (5 September 1793 – 28 July 1794)‚also known simply as The Terror‚ was a period of violence that occurred after the onset of the French Revolution‚ incited by conflict between rival political factions‚ the Girondins and the Jacobins‚ and marked by mass executions of "enemies of the revolution". The death toll ranged in the tens of thousands‚ with 16‚594 executed by guillotine‚ another 25‚000 in summary executions across France. The guillotine (called the "National Razor") became
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Maximilien Robespierre has always been known to be controversial and misunderstood. He was the face of the French Revolution. In accordance with the Jacobins‚ they controlled the time known as the Reign of Terror‚ due to their influence in the accumulation of murders of those opposed to the revolution. Reign of Terror was a symbolic time period within the French Revolution that involved corruption of power and influence and mass executions. With Robespierre at the forefront‚ he became one of the most important
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This proposal culminated into the bloodiest period in the history of the French Revolution‚ known as the Reign of Terror‚ were those with suspected of counter-revolutionary activities or sympathies were executed often without a proper hearing and trial. Danton warned the counter revolutionaries during his time in the Committee‚ “... so that every day one aristocrat
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The establishment of the French Republic can ultimately be credited to Robespierre’s advocacy for reform. Robespierre argued that Louis needed to be executed because he was found guilty of crime treason against the state‚ and by keeping him as king‚ France’s liberty and national peace would be compromised. He also believed that members of the Assembly were more like statesmen rather than fair judges. In response to the absolutism and aristocracy in France‚ Robespierre decided to lead the Jacobins
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History‚ Piotrek Szumowski Assess the role of the political clubs for the course of the French Revolution The revolution begun in 1789 with the meeting of the states general. Soon later the Bastille was stormed (till this day French celebrate it as their national holiday)‚ the king was executed and a new constitution was written up. By 1799‚ end of the revolution‚ a new time had come not just for the French government‚ but for all. The revolution was to have an astonishing impact on world affairs
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The Reign of Terror started with the onset of the French Revolution‚ and during this period of time anyone thought to be an enemy of the revolution was executed. Document 6 shows a picture of a public execution occurring with thousands of people watching. The primary method of execution was by guillotine and during the Reign of Terror this gruesome contraption took the lives of over 16‚000 people over the course of 9 months. The Reign of Terror finally ended with the execution
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In result of Napoleon’s many successes into eliminating negative components of the French Revolution have convinced many citizens of the French nation that Napoleon is the hero of The French Revolution; however‚ due to his despotic intentions‚ inevitable failures‚ as well as other figures of the French Revolution also being considered to be heroic‚ prove otherwise. The French government in the beginning of our French Revolution was in need of a man with military success‚ they were in need of a man
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2. John Wesley is associated with the founding of what religious sect? I chose to omit this question because I couldn’t remember with which “ism” John Wesley was associated. The correct answer is c. Methodism because in the “Impact of the Enlightenment” PowerPoint‚ a parenthetical mentions John Wesley in the description of Methodism. 6. Romanticism changed the direction of the Enlightenment by emphasizing… I answered a. skepticism which is incorrect because skepticism was more of
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Chapter 18 Section 3 Coach King Cierra Butler A Period Suffrage- the right to vote Robespierre- a shrewd lawyer and politician‚ quickly rose to the leadership of the Committee of Public Safety. Reign of Terror- which lasted from September 1793 to July 1794. Guillotine- the engine of the terror‚ its fast-falling blade extinguished life instantly. Napoleon Bonaparte- a popular military hero who had won a series of brilliant victories against the Austrians in Italy. Nationalism- a strong feeling
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Terrorism is often associated nowadays with radical extremist groups‚ who use terror as their only method of power to attain their goals from others. The first time “terror” was actually used however was during the French revolution. The reign of terror was seen in the aftermath of the execution of the King. It was a product of the mentality of the revolution. With everyday that passed‚ the uncertainty amongst the people grew‚ and actions became more and more drastic. With the King no longer in the
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