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Between 1793 to 1794 during the Terror, the Committee on Public Safety was formed in part by Robespierre to repress anarchy, civil strife, and counter-revolution at home and win the war abroad. The Committee also busied itself with social services and public improvement. Pamphlets were issued to help farmers and give instruction in trade. In this move, the ideals of the revolution were applied to the French colonies.
What is "the abolishing of slavery?"