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Reign of Terror

By snlptl2000

  • Louis XVI is executed by guillotine

    Louis XVI is executed by guillotine

  • The Committee of Public Safety is formed

    The Committee of Public Safety is formed

  • Robespierre is elected to the Committee of Public Safety

    Robespierre is elected to the Committee of Public Safety

  • The Reign of Terror begins

    The Reign of Terror begins

  • The new calendar is introduced

    September 22, 1793 is the start of the first year.

  • Law of General Maximum is passed

    The National Convention passed this law to control prices.

  • Marie Antoinette is executed via guillotine

    Marie Antoinette is executed via guillotine

  • Robespierre justifies his authority

    Robespierre justifies his authority

  • Festival of the Supreme Being

    Robespierre created his own revolutionary religion based on Greek and Roman models.

  • Law of 22nd Prairial is passed

    Sped up the judgement of enemies of the revolution.The Terror is re-enforced. 66% of total executions occurred.

  • End of the Reign of Terror

    Robespierre is removed from power and executed.