Admin What was the period called when Robespierre ruled as leader of the Committee of Public Safety?
the Reign of Terror
The period of the Jacobin rule known as the Reign of Terror, under the leadership of Maximilien Robespierre, was the first time in history that terror became an official government policy with the stated aim to use violence to achieve a higher political goal.
What is the ruling of Robespierre known as?
[SOLVED] \”Robespierre’s rule in France was known as the Reign of Terror.
What occurred on July 28th 1794?
On July 28, 1794, French revolutionaries Maximilien Robespierre and Louis Saint-Just were executed, ending the Reign of Terror.
How did Robespierre become a dictator?
As the Jacobins gained control of the Committee of Public Safety, which in turn controlled the legislature (the Convention), the disputes among their factions sharpened. After an interregnum of shared power, Robespierre became dictator, and the Terror started in earnest.
Why the period from 1793 to 1794 is called reign of terror?
The period from 1793 – 1794 is referred to as the “Reign of Terror” because Maximilian Robespierre, then head of Jacobins club followed the policy of serve control and punishment. If any one whether the his own people did not agree with this policies or decision then they were guillotine.
What was the other name of the reign of terror?
Reign of Terror, also called the Terror, French La Terreur, period of the French Revolution from September 5, 1793, to July 27, 1794 (9 Thermidor, year II).
What was the impact of the Reign of Terror?
Around 17,000 people were officially executed in France, including 2,639 in Paris. Many more died in prison or were beaten to death in the streets. Over 200,000 people were arrested. As the bloodshed and executions of the Terror became worse, many people realized that it could not continue.