The Use of Terror was Necessary for The French Revolution To Succeed The involvement of the Reign of Terror was compulsory for the French Revolution to Prevail. Sure this period in History was responsible for the extermination of more than 20,000 people but it would weed out the enemies of the republic regardless of past loyalties and affections. "Cruel, harsh and inhumane, it would be administered at the request and for the benefit of the nation." (…showed first 75 words of 609 total…

…showed last 75 words of 609 total…read despatches. At 10 o'clock the members present took up the business on hand and discussed it and decisions were reached. At 1 o'clock few members will leave to attend the main sessions of the convention, others continued with their business. At 5 or 6 PM they left to dine and 8:00 the meeting was resumed." (Primary Sources you issued us in Class, The number on header was 16 - The Revolutionary Government. A series part of The French Revolution collection.)