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The Reign of Terror: Robespierre's Quest for Virtue

Dive into the tumultuous period of the Reign of Terror led by Maximilien Robespierre during the French Revolution of 1793-1794. Explore the extreme measures taken to establish a "republic of virtue" by eliminating aristocracy and the Church through fear and violence. Discover the Committee of Public Safety's ruthless pursuit of enemies of the Revolution, including the execution of Marie Antoinette and thousands of others. Witness the dramatic downfall of Robespierre, leading to the formation of the Directory government in 1795.

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The Reign of Terror: Robespierre's Quest for Virtue

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  1. FR #6: The Reign of Terror! What is virtue? Define it and/or give an example.

  2. Maximilien Robespierre • French are increasingly divided, Robespierre, a Jacobin (extreme radical) takes power • Wanted to establish a “republic of virtue” ending any traces of aristocracy & the Church • Cards no longer had Kings & Queens • No more Sundays! • Closed all the churches

  3. Terror! 1793-1794 • In order to have a virtuous state, people must be scared into acting properly • Does this compute? • Committee of Public Safety: looked for “enemies of the Revolution” & they would face the guillotine • What is an enemy of the Revolution?

  4. Marie Antoinette is executed along w/thousands of others • Around 40,000 ppl will die!

  5. End of Terror • National Convention members knew that they would soon be killed if they did not act • So, they arrested Robespierre & had him guillotined in July 1794 • Another new govt will be formed… Down with the tyrant!

  6. The Directory (1795) • New gov: • Legislative • Directory: 5 Co-leaders • Not great, but works

  7. FR ProjectDUE Friday, 11/17 • By the end of today’s period: • Timeline: List of first 8 events (#8 must be Reign of Terror). Pictures and descriptions for the first 4 events done. • Newspaper: Check with me on your article topics. Finishing article by end of period. • Trial: Have 3 arguments checked by me. Begin writing opening statement. Divide up writing so everyone gets a portion to do. Have a HOOK!

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