The Reign of Terror

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The Reign of Terror took place during what major historical event?

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French Revolution

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What group ran the country during the Reign of Terror?

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Committee of Public Safety

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Who was the main French leader during the Reign of Terror?

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Maximilien Robespierre

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True or False: Every one who was killed or imprisoned during the Reign of Terror was given a fair trial.

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False

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About how many people were officially executed by the government during the Reign of Terror?

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17,000

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True or False: Many revolutionaries used the Reign of Terror to have their rivals executed.

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True

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What happened to Robespierre after the Reign of Terror came to an end?

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He was executed.

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What was the guillotine?

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a device used to execute people