Why did Robespierre think that terror was necessary?

Answer 1

To defend and protect the Revolution from perceived enemies.

Answer 2

Because he and other people did not like the king so he killed anyone who he thought or

heard was a supporter of the king, liked the king. Eventually he started killing anyone who

he did not like or looked at him funny.

He was executed on Jul. 27, 1794 after the committee of public safety placed him on the guillotine after killing around 40,000 people. 85% were peasants,

Answer 3

The period from 1793 to 1794 is referred to as the Reign of Terror. Robespierre followed the policy of severe control and punishment. All those whom he saw as being enemies of republic like- ex-nobles, clergy, members of other political parties, even members of his own party who did not agree with his methods were arrested, imprisoned and then tried by a revolutionary tribunal. They were guillotined if the court found guilty.

Answer 4

He felt if he did this, it would advantage him politically.

Answer 5

To defend and protect the Revolution from perceived enemies.

Answer 6

The preservation of the French Revolution.

Answer 7

to purge France of its aritocratic noblemen

Answer 8

He believed if the only way for the revolution to work was through terrorizing the population so there were no uprisings.

Answer 9

By doing a lot