The Reign of Terror was an unfortunate event in French history, but it was certainly needed for the French Revolution. The Reign of Terror was a direct consequence of the French Revolution that started in the year 1789, which was overall caused by the starving of people due to the serious damage the American “Revolution” and Seven Years War did to France’s wealth. The nobility at this time were faring well in their palaces and castles while the common people were neglected and therefore decided to revolt against their unfair treatment. The Reign of Terror was a one year period where the purpose was to exterminate the enemies of the revolution. Even the smallest contempt shown for the revolution was punishable by death that was typically brought