sep 1, 1793 - Reign of Terror (September 1793- 1794)

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Reign of Terror lasted from September 1793 until the fall of Robespierre in 1794. The purpose of it was to get rid of the enemies of the Revolution and protect the country from foreign invaders. From January 1793-July 1794, France was governed by the Committee of Public Safety, Danton and Robespierre were influential members. 16, 000 people were guillotined in nine months, but executions of those labeled "internal enemies" of France took place throughout the country.

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