During the Reign of Terror (1793-1794), thousands of people were put on trial, primarily those suspected of counter-revolutionary activities or opposition to the revolutionary government. Notable figures included former leaders of the revolution like Georges Danton and Camille Desmoulins, as well as many aristocrats and political opponents. The trials were often swift and lacked proper legal procedures, leading to widespread executions by guillotine. Ultimately, the Reign of Terror was marked by a climate of fear and repression, as the revolutionary government sought to maintain control and eliminate dissent.
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