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Accusing the King & Queen
Robespierre accused the King & Queen of ignoring the peasants in France because they paid little attention and raised taxes on bread. -
Main goal
Robespierre's main goal is to create equality between the third, second and first estates. He represents the third estate. -
Advocated equal rights
He was a strong supporter of equal rights. At this time, he opposed the death penalty. -
National Convention
After the convention gains control over the estates, he then changes his views. Now, Robespierre advocated for the death penalty, which resulted in decapitation. -
Committee of Public Safety
As a leading member of the Committee of Public Safety, he encouraged death via guillotine. This period is known as the Great Terror. He represented the cult of the Supreme Being. -
Be Gone!
The convention killed off Robespierre in order to end the terror he brought to France. He was becoming crazy and threatening others in the convention.