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Internal and external war: the spread of war; the rising in the Vendée; attempts to establish wartime control; Robespierre; the fall of the Girondins and the Federalist revolt.
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The emergence and spread of the Terror, September 1792–1795
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Internal and external war: the spread of war; the rising in the Vendée; attempts to establish wartime control; Robespierre; the fall of the Girondins and the Federalist revolt
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What event marked the beginning of the Reign of Terror in France?
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The September Massacres in 1792 marked the beginning of the Reign of Terror, as they set a precedent for the violent suppression of perceived enemies of the revolution.
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- Vendée: A region in France that experienced a royalist uprising against the revolutionary government in 1793, leading to brutal repression.
- Federalist Revolts: A series of uprisings in 1793 by various provinces against the central authority of revolutionary Paris, reflecting regional discontent.
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Confusing the causes of the Terror: It's important to analyze both internal conflicts, such as the Girondins vs. Jacobins, and external pressures, like wars with other nations, to understand the full context.
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