Vocabulary & Concepts: The Terror - The Execution of Louis XVI
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A worksheet focused on key vocabulary and concepts related to the execution of Louis XVI during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.
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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Terror - The Execution of Louis XVI
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts of the Reign of Terror
Vocabulary Definitions:
- Reign of Terror: A period during the French Revolution marked by mass executions of those suspected of opposing the revolution.
- Guillotine: A device used for execution by beheading, symbol of the Terror.
- Counter-revolutionaries: Individuals who opposed the revolutionary government.
- Radicals: People advocating for extreme changes in society and government.
- Moderates: Those supporting limited reforms, opposed to extreme measures.
Historical Context:
The Reign of Terror (1793-1794) was led by Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety. It aimed to suppress enemies of the revolution and establish a republic based on revolutionary ideals. Louis XVI's execution was a pivotal event, symbolizing the end of monarchy and the rise of radical republicanism.
Historian Viewpoints:
Some historians see the Terror as necessary to defend the revolution, while others view it as a period of excessive violence and tyranny.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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