Asked by tanya

the reign of terror was a necessary evil discuss
Answered by Damon
Assume you mean France.

Other countries (eg: USA) managed to install something like democracy without anything like happened in France, but you better read up on the subject and say a lot more than I just did.

In particular read previous responses to this question below.
Answered by Reed
Try this for info:

http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/history/french-revolution-the-reign-terror.html
Answered by Reed
Here's another site that addresses why The Terror was thought necessary:

http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255/kat_anna/terror.html
Answered by alouis makonese
indeed it would be logical to argue that terror was necessary in order to salvage the rapidly deterioting political and military situation in france especially after 1791.Howevea it must be emphasized that after the main internal and external threats to the republic had been suppressed ,terror then became totally retrogressive and unnecessary
Answered by raradza tafadzwa
it was necessary bcoz it eliminated the enemies of the revolution internally and externally ,it also created economic stability however it killed innocent people through the law of suspicion whereby one could be accused just bcoz of hatred
Answered by raradza tafadzwa
to a greater extent the reign of terror was necessary since it was the one which manage to preserve the gains of the revolution
Answered by BLESSED MOYO
IT WAS NECESSARY AS IT UNITED THE PEOPLE OF FRANCE AND HAD A SINGLE WILL TO ELIMINATE THE ENEMY AND PROTECT PRINCIPLES OF THE REVOLUTION IT WAS THE ONLY WAY FRANCE WOULD ERADICATE DESPOTISM. HOWEVER LOOKING AT THE OTHER SIDE OF A COIN IT WAS EVIL IT CORRUPTED THE REVOLUTIONARY PRINCIPLES
Answered by Anonymous
It was a gud measure by that time since there was anarchy in France by that. There was no any measure than to introduce death penalty. Since the French people were only understanding violence than peace
(Silent P Muchemwa)
Answered by Tatenda Tavagwisa
it was not necessary becoz innocent people were also killed
Answered by Blessing Chakuma
It was a necessary evil becouse they innocent people who fighting revolution in France were killed like animals.
Answered by Job Max Mhende
The Reign of Terror was engineered by The National Convention government in response to what France was experiencing at that time. There was a potential revolt by the clergy and nobility in La Vendee who were unwilling to surrender their privileges. Abroad France was facing a difficulty war against almost every European country.

Robespierre himself justified the terror saying,"In order for us to establish and consolidate democracy, we must first annihiliate the enemy at home and abroad or else we shall perish." This may sound like propaganda but indeed the revolution was under seige. All the known enemies of the revolution were thwarted, Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and many nobles.

It is also naive to exaggerate the effects of the terror yet we have worst holocuast scenarios for example Hitler, Mussolini, Idi Amin, Robert Mugabe etc led to the death of thousands if not millions of people.
Answered by Nkosentsha Masuku
Although terror was necessary to eliminate the enemies of the revolution,one cannot ignore the fact that some revolutioners such as Robespierre overused the terror because instead of ending terror after it had accomplished its purpose,he actually intensified it. The intensification of terror was prompted by selfish personal ambitions.This resulted in the execution of Danton and his followers.This clearly shows that Robespierre was using terror as a tool of promoting dictatorship.
Answered by Nkosentsha Masuku
Although terror was necessary for eliminating the enemies of the revolution,one cannot ignore the fact that Robespierre overused the terror because instead of ending terror after it had accomplished its purpose,he actually intensified it. The intensification of terror was prompted by selfish personal ambitions.This resulted in the execution of Danton and his followers.This clearly shows that Robespierre was using terror as a tool of promoting dictatorship.
Answered by Nagie kwashiwa
it was not necessary because it brought political instability in France which resulted in economic decline and loss of property. Industries were closed down hence jobless which created an atmospheric of violence.
Answered by Machani
to a greater extent it was necessary because it killed the enemies of the revolution through the law of suspicious. lt also solve economic and religious problems in france through grain requisitioning and declaration of the church.On the other hand it killed innocent people and laws introduced on religious increased external threats and cause disorder in France
Answered by tawanda munyuki
to a greater extent was necessary because.it solve economic and religious problem in france tru set of the maximum price of basic commodities and declaration of the church about payment of salaries to the priest.on the other hand it killed the innocent people on law introduced and caused external threats in france and this caused disorder in france
Answered by malvin
The reign of terror was necessary to a greater extent bcoz it killed innocent people .However to a lesser extent it was not necessary bcoz it brought politcal instability in France which resulted in economic decline and loss of property,
Answered by Tinashe chiwaka
Terror was necessary because it was the only solution proposed to subdue the revolutionary foes both internally & externally.However,the terror was somewhere somehow evil because it submerged its participators and shed the innocent blood on national razor. Thus one can embrace the fact that,"terror was a necessary evil"
Answered by Linety
to a larger extent it was a necessary evil because it managed to preserve the fruits of the revolution through the unity the reign of terror brought. but however the reign of terror ended up devouring children of the revolution through de law o suspects in which inocent ctzens were killed by falls accusation due to hatred
Answered by Resca
The reign of terror ws a neccessary evil since it guillotined king Louis XVI who caused the death of many pple in franch.However it was not a neccessary neccessary evil since it killed innocent pple as well as revolutionaries due to hatred.some historians claims tt reign of terror devouring its own children
Answered by Anonymous
how far was Robespierre responsible for the reign of terror
Answered by moyana cosmas/shingi m
robspeirre was responsible for the reign of terror coz he is the one who was too radical evidanced by the killing of danton aND HERBET THROUG HIS TYRRANY AND DICTATORSHIP.
Answered by tashinga muvingi
it was not neccesary becoz many innocent people were killed
Answered by euzeel mapondera
it was necessary evil because it created economic stability and it managed to preserve the gains of the revolution however innocent people were killed through the law of suspicion and it corrupted the revolutionary principles.
Answered by tendaisheakatendekanenyashaanotida kwarie
yes it was a necessary evil because it eliminated France's internal and external enemies
Answered by Iven simbi
Lessly the reign of terror was a necessary evil for it brought about equality before the law, abolished the power of the roman catholic chuch, equal division of goods, protect innocent souls from revolts. However threats for wars, recruitment of troops, law of suspects and law of prairial were too radical for human livin
Answered by @benoe
reign of terror was meaningless as robespirre too bkam a victim

it also klld innocent ppl and instilled fear

Answered by Kudakwashe
The reign of terror was not a neccesary evil since it was the only way to protect the revolution which was undersge.
Answered by provie chinyati
the reign of terror was a necessary evil because it devoured its children .this is evidenced through the law of suspicion which witnessed the death of innocent French citizens.however, it is important to note that it also united the citizens and is responsible for political stability.
Answered by Kundai Mapongah
Reign of terror was evil becoz a number of innocent ppl were killed and ppl were living under fear becoz of the law of suspects. however, one can say the reign of terror was necessary becoz it stabilizes French economy and internal and external threats were suppressed
Answered by Tinotenda Munyira
It was necessary because some people who were against change and revolution were punished
Answered by orielkhumalo
it was a necessary evil as the revolution was only left with loyal citizens.although it should not be left unsaid that it led to serious loss of many innocent souls
Answered by mom
how can i find robespierre
Answered by backline sithole
the reign of terror was a necessary evil bcz it established the law of fouty sous. this law was meant for the prices of guds.the pricies were greatly reduced so that people afforded to buy those that they want. however this law gave a great adva to the leaders who sayed they should buy first bcz wah dey buy were meant for the was so the reign of terror was an unnecessay evil
Answered by dadza
it was a nece
Answered by kundai marandu
The reign of terror was a necessary evil since it guillotined king Louis xvi hu caused de death of ppl in French
Answered by kudakwashe mudzikisi
The reign of terror was necessary evil bcz it devoured its childrn
Answered by Ngonidzashe Zhou (Kj)
It wax necry to a grter extent in order to install fear in the citizens of France to avoid more trait like Dumoris he deserted to Austria
Answered by Sipho Chakawa
the reign of terror was necessary evil coz many pple died becoz of Louis xvi corrupt rule.
Answered by kuda n rue
the reign of terror was necessary because it stopped people who were against the revolution
Answered by Anonymous
The reign of terror was an unnecessary evil which sought to instill fear in the masses and revert back.
Answered by Anonymous
The reign of terror was a necessary evil at its onset as it was to deal with the problems which where affecting the revolution. The terror removed the enemies if the revolution both internally and externally, stabilised the economy etc. Hiwever , after it had achieved these goals robspirre the continued with it at it became his personal tool to persue his desires thus the terror becomes an unnecessary evil
Answered by LINDOKUHLE
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Answered by tinashe kuchenga
Was the reign of terror a necessary evil
Answered by arntinate masocha
it was not necessary to kill people in the name of the revolution because France became virtually a policy state and in the words of Denis Richards 'all dreaded the knock on the door after dark . this was according to CA LEADS 'tirrany waste even than that of the ancient regime .many pple were killed almost 80percent of the third estate who were innocent guillotined
Answered by arntinate masocha
it was not necessary to kill people in the name of the revolution because France became virtually a policy state and in the words of Denis Richards 'all dreaded the knock on the door after dark . this was according to CA LEADS 'Tyrrany waste even than that of the ancient regime .many pple were killed almost 80 percent of the third estate who were innocent guillotined
Answered by mudimba usher
execution of Robespierre
Answered by vieyk
it was necessary bcz the herbetist were ilumnatedactually thy wr stopped also it craeted a one democratic mind in france law of prili
Answered by Lil D
the terror was a necessary evil for the purpose of restoring order among the french people , however it was not necessary since France had already chased the foreign armies i.e the first coalition.
Answered by Lawrayne
it abolished the ruling classes and started a parliament,therefore it was a necessary evil
Answered by Charmaine
It was a not necessary because it led to the violation of freedom of religion since churches were closed
Answered by tamisah nyamudzanga
THE REIGN OF TERROR WAS NECESSARY BECAUSE IT ELIMINATEDTHE ENEMIS OF THE REVOLUTION .APART FROM THAT IT UNITED THE PEOPLE OF FRANCE,HOWEVER IT DOES NOT NEED ONE TO PUT ON SPECIAL GLASSES TO SEE THAT IT WAS NOT NECESSARY SINCE INNOCENT BLOOD WAS SHED
Answered by tindo
it was not necessary becoz innocent people died
Answered by kuzivakwashe tynoe jenami gomo
the reign of terror was indeed unnecessary evil because many people were killed in this terror as a result of that people lost their relatives and their loved ones .However,it was necessary evil because it abolished the ruling class and started a parliament
Answered by lynn mutsena
it was necessary because pipo lived in fear by the law of suspect space
Answered by lynn mutsena
pipo lived in fear by the law of suspects .the 3committes were cangaroo courts who negated people's liberty 700000 pipo were beheaded 40000 of them from lavende of these 70% of them were innocent these are the pipo who fall victim to the twist and turns of the part strive .the reign of terror was now eating its own children who looked up to it for protection.so it wz a necessary evil.
Answered by Vongai mapudzi
The reign of terror was indeed a necessary evil as it was to protect the revolution from its enemies,however it was not a necessary evil on that innocent people were killed of just suspicion only without given time to prove there innocents

Answered by tee cee chimanyiwa
the reign of terror was really a necessary evil as it helped to the french revolution from forces of reaction both inside and outside france;however it led to the destruction of the fruits of the revolution
Answered by lindrose
it was a neccessary evil because it abolished the ruling class and started a parliament
Answered by Lilly nyoni
Examine The role played by Robespierre in the French revolution from 1789 to 1794
Answered by ashley muuduri
it was necessary to some extent but it was a curse to the french people
Answered by ashley muuduri
The reign of terror was both a curse and a blessing.It was a curse in that it started to devour its own children as many innocent lives were lost through the law of suspects and other laws that were introduced by the convention during the reign of terror.it was a curse in that it crippled the business industry through the law of maximum but one must know that this law of maximum was also a blessing in that it managed to stablise prices of basic commodities such as grain.more details will be discussed as the essay unfolds.
Answered by Devotion S bhebhe
The reign of terror was a curse indeed ....people were forced to make uniforms,moi the army forcefully ,of which those who hoarded goods were guillotined. However it was also a blessing I disguise since everyone would AFford to buy bread
Answered by Panashe
It was necessary evil to a great extent that it kills over 45 000 people who were inocent
Answered by Pesh .S
the reign of terror was a necessary evil because it suppressed internal revolts like La Vendee, external threats like the first coalition were repulsed across every boarder,however it got to the extremes and as a result it created more enemies than friends of the french revolution
Answered by abide barbie Dube
it was unnecessary as it led to the rise of napoleon 1 to power in france. political instability caused by the clashes among the directors and the legislative councils who sought to dismiss them
Answered by Rachel
The reign of terror was necessary due to the fact that it helped to manage the gains of revolution . Nevertheless , it is prudent to note that it was evil in the sense that , innocent souls were executed due to law of suspect . This seeks to explain the above in detail .
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