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Why was Maximilian Robespierre's reign known as the reign of terror? Answer in 3-4 sentences

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Reasons behind which Maximilian Robespierre's reign (1793 - 1794) was known as the Reign of Terror:

  • Robespierre followed a policy of severe control and punishment.
  • All those whom he saw as being 'enemies' of the republic - ex-nobles and clergy, members of other political parties, even members of his own party who did not agree with his principles - were arrested, imprisoned and then tried by a revolutionary tribunal.
  • If the court found them guilty they were guillotined.

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The period from 1793 to 1794 was referred to as the 'Reign of Terror' because of the following reasons: Maximilian Robespierre followed a policy of severe control and punishment. Any person who did not agree with his policies was guillotined.

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