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Robespierre Reign of Terror and End of the Revolution.pdf

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In 1794 <strong>the</strong> revolution again changed,<br />

Turning against <strong>the</strong> <strong>Terror</strong> <strong>and</strong> its architect, <strong>Robespierre</strong>. The <strong>Terror</strong>ists were<br />

removed in a coup ­ <strong>Robespierre</strong> was shot <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n guillotined, with his main<br />

supporters, in July 1794<br />

<strong>and</strong><br />

a new constitution was drawn up which created, in 1795, a new<br />

legislative system run by a "Directory" <strong>of</strong> five men.<br />

Sep 29­10:46 AM<br />

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