The Reign of Terror

List two examples of people who would have been considered suspects. Explain why the Committee of Public Safety would have considered them suspects.

People to have been thought to be sus would be people who show themselves to the enemies and people whom certificates of patriotism refused. The Committee would have thought these people to be sus because we're not heavily with them and anyone who seems to be a traitor would be dangerous to them.

Why did Robespierre create a new calendar and wipe out France´s past?

Robespierre and his supporters created a new calendar to wipe out the past of France to set a ¨republic of virtue¨. They wanted to wipe out the past because they thought religion was old fashioned and dangerous.

Why did the Committee of Public Safety consider monopoly to be such a serious crime?

The Committee of Public Safety considered monopoly to be a serious crime because the French Revolution motto was liberty and equality.

Why did the Committee of Public Safety pass the Decree Against Profiteers?

The Committee of Public Safety passed the Decree Against Profiteers because they needed to help because things were getting out of hand.

What might the leaders of the Committee of Public Safety have said to justify this law?

The Committee would have said that if they did not punish them by death it could be a big threat to them during the Revolution.

Why did the Jacobins have so many enemies?

The Jacobins had so many enemies because they killed the king, wanted control of the government, and there were other rebellions in the provinces.

What was the goal of the Law of suspects?

The goal was to have a revolutionary courts to test anyone who was thought to be a trader during the revolution.

What were the ideals of the French Revolution?

They wanted bread, peace, and land.

What was the punishment for those who did not comply with this law?

Those who didn't obey the law were punished by death.