French Revolution: The Reign of Terror

The video explores the rise of Robespierre and the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. It highlights the establishment of martial law, the suspension of the new constitution, and the use of terror to control counter-revolutionary activities. The paranoia and denunciations among citizens are discussed, along with the formation of the Revolutionary Tribunal and the Committee of Public Safety, which centralized power in a collective dictatorship led by Robespierre.

What was the primary reason for the introduction of the Reign of Terror?

• To improve the economy

• To expand French territories

• To save the revolution

• To negotiate with monarchies

What did the revolutionaries suspend to enforce the Reign of Terror?

• The monarchy

• The new constitution

• Trade agreements

• Military operations

What was the role of police spies during the Reign of Terror?

• To enforce tax collection

• To monitor and report counter-revolutionary activities

• To gather intelligence on foreign nations

• To recruit soldiers

What was the intended effect of 'terror' on the enemies of the Republic?

• To provide them with resources

• To offer them a chance to negotiate

• To strike fear into their hearts

• To encourage them to join the revolution

What could lead to someone being sent to the scaffold during the Reign of Terror?

• Writing a book

• Traveling abroad

• Owning a business

• Using the formal address 'monsieur' or 'madam'

What was the purpose of the Revolutionary Tribunal?

• To negotiate with other countries

• To manage the economy

• To expedite trials and executions

• To create new laws

How many people were in the Committee of Public Safety?

• 15

• 12

• 10

• 20

What type of government did the Committee of Public Safety represent?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Collective dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Who emerged as the leading voice in the Committee of Public Safety?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Jean-Paul Marat

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was Robespierre known for in the Committee of Public Safety?

• His diplomatic skills

• His economic policies

• His masterful words and revolutionary vision

• His military strategies