Reign of Terror

By jpohlman
  • Jacobin Clubs started

    Jacobin Clubs started

    political club
    "agents of the Terror"
    Robespierre was one of their main connections
  • Guillotine is Assembled

    Guillotine is Assembled

    created by Dr. Joseph Ignace Guillotin
  • 900 Jacobin Clubs established in France

    900 Jacobin Clubs established in France

  • Period: to

    Legislative Assembly

    Some Girondins, or Brissotins, were origninally from the department of Gironde.
  • Guillotine is Fully Established

    Guillotine is Fully Established

    This is a machine meant for a fast, painless, and clean execution.
  • The French Republic is founded

    The French Republic is founded

    It is the new government after the French Revolution killed the monarchy
  • Period: to

    France is Governed by the Committee of Public Safety

    Robespierre and Danton are the most influential members
  • Committee of Public Safety is Set Up

    Committee of Public Safety is Set Up

    provided defense against enemies, foreign and domestic
    oversaw the already existing organs of executive government
  • Reign of Terror Started

    Reign of Terror Started

  • Fall of Robespierre Begins

    Fall of Robespierre Begins

    he sent his fellow people and friends (Danton and Desmoulins) to the guillotine
  • Robespierre Gives a Speech

    Robespierre Gives a Speech

    He spoke of threats and appeals.
  • Robespierre Dies

    Robespierre Dies

    the deputies of the National Convention “shouted him down” and arrested him
  • Reign of Terror Ends with Robespierre's death

    Reign of Terror Ends with Robespierre's death

  • Guillotine Body Count

    15,000 or more have been executed by the end of the French Revolution.