Reign of Terror
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REIGN OF TERROR
WAR
Many European kings became worried
France started a war with Austria
Gave the revolution more support
PUNISHMENT Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were
tried for their crimes Found guilty of Crimes against their
country January 21, 1793 Louis was executed
by Guillotine Marie in October 1793
REIGN OF TERROR
1793-1794 The Radical groups in the National
Assembly had control Passed harsh laws Eliminated any potential threats to
their power
POWER
The National Assembly was turning into a dictatorship
Robespierre was its leader Everyone became fearful No one dared stand up to
them
DEATH 37 000 people were
executed by the guillotine in only one year
Robespierre “good” friend, Danton, was executed as well
Danton’s final words were that Robespierre would join him soon