Aftermath of the Revolution
There were various long-lasting effects of the revolution on France and Europe:
- Terror claimed the lives of important personalities.
- Massive loss of lives in France.
- Destruction of property and infrastructure in France including Bastille prison and Hotel Devellie.
- Fall of Jacobin club
- The new constitution denied voting rights to a non-propertied section.
- The elected legislative assembly came in place of the National Assembly.
- Napoleon Bonaparte’s emergence was due to political instability.
- In 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France.
- The Exile of Nobles and Clergy in fear of being guillotined to nearby countries.
- Outside France, Conservative kings became more Conservative.
- Republicism strengthened and gave rise to the republic government in France in 1872.
Reign of Terror – Origin, Causes, & Effects
The Reign of Terror was a period during the French Revolution that took place between September 1793 to July 1794. Extreme violence and mass executions were a part of Maximilien Marie Isidore de Robespierre’s strict policy of control and punishment. The reign of terror targeted perceived enemies of the revolution which involved various counter-revolutionaries and suspected traitors. All those considered enemies of the republic, members of other political parties, and even those of the same party who did not agree with Robespierre’s methods were charged. Thousands of aristocrats, clergymen, and ordinary citizens were executed by guillotine. This period ended with the fall of Robespierre and the Thermidorian reaction in July 1794.
Furthermore, let us dive into a detailed understanding of the Reign of Terror and the relevant figures involved in it.
Table of Content
- Origin of Reign of Terror
- Causes of Reign of Terror
- Major Tools of Terror
- Maximilien Robespierre
- End of Reign of Terror
- Aftermath of the Revolution
- Present-day Context
- Conclusion
- FAQs: Reign of Terror