Historical Events tagged with "committee of public safety"
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Jacobins Take Control of Revolutionary Government
Following the arrests of Girondin leaders, the Jacobins consolidated their power by gaining control of the Committee of Public Safety, leading to the establishment of a revolutionary dictatorship in France. This marked a significant shift in the political landscape as the radical Jacobins, led by Maximilien Robespierre, began to intensify the Revolutionary fervor and implement measures aimed at safeguarding the Republic against perceived enemies. The newly formed dictatorship started to influence the revolutionary policies and actions that would ultimately shape France and its government.
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