The 'Reign of Terror' in revolutionary France referred to
- A. Bands of revolutionaries moving around to terrorise people who did not participate in the revolution
- B. The royal forces punishing people who participated in the revolution
- C. Trial and beheading persons considered enemies of the republic by the revolutionary tribunal ✓
- D. The general atmosphere of insecurity perceived by people after the beheading of the king
Correct Answer: C. Trial and beheading persons considered enemies of the republic by the revolutionary tribunal
Explanation
The Reign of Terror (1793–1794) was a period during the French Revolution marked by mass executions of "enemies of the revolution" using the guillotine, orchestrated by the revolutionary tribunal.
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