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Reign of Terror

Reign of Terror. Many European kings became worried France started a war with Austria Gave the revolution more support. War. 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

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Reign of Terror

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  1. Reign of Terror

  2. Many European kings became worried • France started a war with Austria • Gave the revolution more support War

  3. 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 Punishment

  4. 1793-1794 • The Radical groups in the National Assembly had control • Passed harsh laws • Eliminated any potential threats to their power Reign of Terror

  5. The National Assembly was turning into a dictatorship • Robespierre was its leader • Everyone became fearful • No one dared stand up to them Power

  6. 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 Death

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