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who were the jacobins and what did they want
The Jacobins were the most militant section of the revolutionary bourgeoisie. They were intensely concerned with translating the revolutionary fervor of 1789 into a durable and sustainable revolutionary society.
what era did the jacobins lead
The Reign of Terror was a period of intense violence led by Robespierre’s Jacobins.
what was violent about the Reign of Terror
During The Reign of Terror the guillotine became the most potent political tool and repression the most vital political task.
what happened after the reign of terror
Moderates freed many of the Jacobins' prisoners, neutralized the power of the Committee for Public Safety, and had many of Robespierre's friends killed.

Question: how long did the reign last
Self-contained rewrite: how long did the reign of terror last