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
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
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
Why were the executions ironic?
The revolution started due to inequality of the poor
What was Robespierre's job before he became a member of the committee of public safety?
a lawyer who represented poor people