The Reign of Terror: Document Analysis (7 Documents) Name: Document A

1. 
   From 1789 to 1792, France was a constitutional monarchy. What kind of government is that?
   

2. 
   What evidence is there in 1794 that the revolutionary government supporting the Reign of Terror also supported human rights? What evidence is there that the government supporting the Reign of Terror denied civil rights?
   

3. 
   What evidence is there that the Reign of Terror was successful in fighting both the enemies inside France (counterrevolutionaries) and foreign enemies?
   

1. 
   With which countries was France at war in 1792 and 1793?
   

2. 
   Why was Austria so concerned about the possible spread of the French Revolution?
   

3. 
   How did émigrés threaten France?
   

4. 
   Based on this document, do you think executing French supporters of the Austrian and Prussian monarchies was justified? Explain.
   

1. 
   What do the shaded areas represent on this map?
   

2. 
   What did the government do to religious property in Auxerre, France?
   

3. 
   Why do you think so many people in the Vendee were killed in 1793?
   

4. 
   How could you use this document to argue that the Terror was justified or not justified?
   

1. 
   When was this letter written?
   

2. 
   Who wrote the letter and to whom?
   

3. 
   What is the purpose of the letter?
   

4. 
   Is there evidence in the document that helps you measure the size of the revolt? Explain.
   

5. 
   How can you use the document to argue that the Reign of Terror was justified or not justified?
   

1. 
   Is this a primary or a secondary source? Explain.
   

2. 
   What was the purpose of the Tribunal and how were the judges chosen?
   

3. 
   What was the purpose of the watch committees?
   

4. 
   What sorts of activities could get a person in trouble with the Committee of Public Safety?
   

1. 
   Whose head is the executioner holding?
   

2. 
   Describe the crowd in attendance.
   

3. 
   How could you use this document to argue that the Terror was justified or not justified?
   

1. 
   According to Robespierre, what are the goals of the war and the revolution?
   

2. 
   Whom should the government protect, according to Robespierre?
   

3. 
   What does Robespierre mean by “internal” enemies and “external” enemies of the Republic?
   

4. 
   What does Robespierre believes should be done to enemies of the Republic?
   

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