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title: "Reign of Terror: French Revolution Overview | Model Diplomat"
description: "The Reign of Terror was a period of mass executions during the French Revolution, led by the Committee of Public Safety and figures like Robespierre."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Reign of Terror was a period of radical political upheaval and mass executions during the French Revolution.
- Who led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?
- What symbolized the Reign of Terror?
- What ended the Reign of Terror?

[History & Current Affairs](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/history/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

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