Question

Established by Robespierre, a sort of secret police used to control the people

Answer 1

The organization you are referring to is the **Committee of Public Safety**, which was established during the French Revolution. Although Robespierre was not the sole founder, he became one of its most prominent leaders. The Committee of Public Safety acted as a sort of executive government during the Reign of Terror (1793-1794) and was responsible for the enforcement of revolutionary policies. The secret police associated with this effort were part of broader measures to control dissent and ensure public order, leading to the widespread use of surveillance and the arrest of perceived enemies of the revolution. The Law of Suspects, enacted in 1793, allowed for the arrest of individuals based on merely being "suspected" of counter-revolutionary activities.