The radical and violent phase of the French Revolution (1793–1794), marked by mass executions and political repression under the leadership of Maximilien Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety, is historically known as which period?
💡 Explanation:
The Reign of Terror (La Terreur) was a period during the French Revolution when political factions executed tens of thousands of people, including many counter-revolutionaries and perceived enemies of the state, before Robespierre himself was overthrown and executed in July 1794.