The Reign of Terror
Why was this period called The Reign of Terror?
because of the mass killings and public executions that took placed during that time
Why did the National Convention turned against Robespierre
People fear him and feels unsafe
How does Robespierre justify executions?
"Terror is nothing but prompt, severe, inflexible justice; it is therefore an emanation of virtue"
Who created the Committee of Public Safety?
The National Convention
Who created Robespierre wax head?
Madame Tussaud
What was the Jacobin club?
a political group that terrorized civilians to protect the revolution
how does one get sentenced to execuetion?
showed signs that they’re enemies of liberty
Who was the last person to be executed by guillotine?
Hamida Djandoubi
Why were the executions ironic?
The revolution started due to inequality of the poor
When did President François Mitterrand signed a law abolishing capital punishment in France?
October 9, 1981
What was Robespierre's job before he became a member of the committee of public safety?
a lawyer who represented poor people
4 factors that caused the end of the terror