The Reign of Terror is a period of violence that occur ed shortly after the French Revolution. (9/5/93 - 7/28/94). During this chaotic period of time, thousands of people were murdered. In fact, the estimated amount is from 16,000 - 40,000. The guillotine was a common form of death. The guillotine is a killing device, where the victims lay their heads in a specific spot. Then, usually with the cutting of a rope, a razor sharp blade comes down and slices your head off. The designers thought that this killed you instantly, but many people believed that your corpse is alive a few moments after.Maximilien Robespierre was mostly involved. His aim was to raise newer, stronger armies, and to assure food for them. The support from Paris was essential to his plan. Robespierre ruled France like a dictator. He changed the calender, the days of the week, and even the faces of kings and queens on playing cards. Eventually, everyone was scared that they were next to die, so Robespierre was arrested, and later killed by the guillotine.
