Reign of Terror Phase

Definition

The Reign of Terror (1793-1794) was a period during the French Revolution when those suspected of being enemies of the revolution were arrested or executed by guillotine.

Analogy

Imagine you're playing a game where anyone could be tagged out at any moment if they're suspected to be against your team's rules. That's what living through this phase would have felt like - constant fear and suspicion everywhere you go.

Related terms

Committee of Public Safety: This committee was created by Maximilien Robespierre during this period to protect France from external invasions and internal rebellion.

Guillotine: An execution device used extensively during this period for its 'humane' quick death. It became an enduring symbol of this time.

Thermidorian Reaction: This was the reaction to the Reign of Terror, a period of political and social conservatism where people wanted to restore some stability.