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What were the Causes and consequences of the period of the terror in the French Revolution? The period of terror within the French Revolution was initiated by the resentment of a powerful bourgeoisie towards the ways of an unequal and discriminate social hierarchy. For too long, the majority of the French population was underfed, underpaid and overtaxed. This, in combination with a united drive to extinguish the outlandish privileges of a stubborn aristocracy, were the …

…end of monarchy rule in the country and ignited the beginnings of democracy. It signalled the new found power and strength of a government, in contrast to a former domination of military and economic incompetency. The ‘reign of terror’ was a climax of the Revolution itself. The French Revolution was a step towards replacing traditional aristocratic forms of government with more open , elective systems. Along with the American Revolution, it inspired reformers throughout the world.