What was Desmoulins' stance on the Reign of Terror?
He criticized it
He started it
He was indifferent
He was unaware
Answer
Criticizing the Reign of Terror, Camille Desmoulins advocated for moderation and an end to the violence that characterized this period of the French Revolution. He argued that the revolution's ideals were being betrayed by the excessive and indiscriminate use of force, and he called for a return to the principles of liberty and justice.
Revolutionary Words: The Camille Desmoulins Challenge
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