FRENCH REVOLUTION
FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON
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European kings became terrified that their people would overthrow them
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French Revolutionaries began killing their enemies
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The King of France tried to cruch the revolution with violence
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French soldiers committed acts of terrorism in other countries
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Detailed explanation-1: -The term “Terror” being used to describe the period was introduced by the Thermidorian Reaction who took power after the fall of Maximilien Robespierre in July 1794, to discredit Robespierre and justify their actions.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Reign of Terror refers to the violent period during The French Revolution from 1793-1794 when the Radicals led by Maximilien Robespierre were running the Govt. During this period, thousands of people who were suspected to be disloyal to the Revolution were arrested and executed.
Detailed explanation-3: -The period of the French Revolution from 1792-1793 is called the Reign of Terror. Robespierre, the leader of the Jacobin club, used a revolutionary tribunal to arrest people who seemed to be against the republic nation. They were guillotined, when found guilty.
Detailed explanation-4: -The period from 1793 to 1794 is referred to as the Reign of Terror because Robespierre followed a policy of severe control and punishment. Ex-nobles, clergy, members of other political parties, even members of his own party who did not agree with his methods were arrested, imprisoned and guillotined.
Detailed explanation-5: -Leading up to the Terror France was being attacked by foreign countries on all sides and civil war was breaking out in many regions. Radicals led by Maximilien Robespierre took over the government and started the Reign of Terror.