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The emergence and spread of the Terror, September 1792–1795 key terms
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The emergence and spread of the Terror, September 1792–1795
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Terror
A period during the French Revolution characterized by extreme political repression and mass executions, primarily from 1793 to 1794.
National Convention
The assembly that governed France from September 1792 until October 1795, responsible for the establishment of the Republic and the execution of Louis XVI.
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.
Terror
A period during the French Revolution characterized by extreme political repression and mass executions of perceived enemies.
levée en masse
A policy of mass conscription enacted in France in 1793 to mobilize the population for military service.
Terror
A period during the French Revolution characterized by extreme political repression and mass executions, primarily from September 1793 to July 1794.
Committee of Public Safety
A political body that gained dictatorial control during the French Revolution, responsible for overseeing the Terror and implementing policies to protect the revolution.
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