The
Reign of Terror also known as simply
The Terror, was a period in the history of the
French Revolution 1793-
1794 characterized by the brutal repression of those suspected of being counterrevolutionary. The Reign of Terror was directed by the
Committee of Public Safety, a committee of twelve, including leader
Maximilien Robespierre.
The Terror is very aptly named. Thousands of innocent people were tortured and killed, sometimes for their political opinions or actions, but often for no reason whatsoever.