The Committee of Public Safety identified enemies of the state during the French Revolution primarily through a combination of surveillance, denunciations from citizens, and the political climate of paranoia. They utilized the Revolutionary Tribunals to investigate and prosecute those accused of counter-revolutionary activities, often relying on vague definitions of treason. This led to widespread accusations and executions, as the committee aimed to protect the revolution from perceived threats, both internal and external.
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