The Jacobins fell from power primarily due to internal divisions and external pressures during the French Revolution. The Committee of Public Safety, initially a stronghold for Jacobin leaders like Maximilien Robespierre, faced increasing opposition as the Reign of Terror intensified, leading to widespread fear and resentment. The turning point came in July 1794 with the Thermidorian Reaction, where Robespierre was arrested and executed, resulting in the dismantling of Jacobin influence and the rise of more moderate political factions. This shift marked the decline of radical revolutionary fervor and the eventual establishment of the Directory.
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