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How Did The French Revolution Influence The Reign Of Terror

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The use of terror during the French Revolution, from the years 1793 to 1794, marked a period in which the revolution moved to political extremes. Exactly when the Reign of Terror began is still a matter of historical debate. Some historians trace the Reign of Terror to the execution of King Louis XVI in January of 1793, while some tie it to the establishment of the Revolutionary Tribunal in March of 1793, or the forced removal of the Girondinists from the National Convention in June of 1793. Still other historians believe the murder of Jean-Paul Marat by a Girondin in July of 1793 was the key incident. While all of these events strongly influenced the use of terror, if the Reign of Terror could be traced to a defining moment, it might be

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