Module #1 Introduction to the Reign of Terror Overview of the French Revolution and the context leading up to the Reign of Terror
Module #2 The Rise of Maximilien Robespierre Biography of Robespierre and his role in the French Revolution
Module #3 The Committee of Public Safety Formation and function of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror
Module #4 The Great Fear and the Radicalization of the Revolution The events that led to the radicalization of the French Revolution and the start of the Reign of Terror
Module #5 The Execution of King Louis XVI The impact of the kings execution on the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror
Module #6 The Fall of the Girondins The rise and fall of the Girondin faction and its impact on the Reign of Terror
Module #7 The Revolutionary Tribunal The role of the Revolutionary Tribunal in the Reign of Terror and its impact on the French people
Module #8 The Terror in the Provinces The impact of the Reign of Terror on the provinces of France
Module #9 The Role of Women in the Reign of Terror The experiences and roles of women during the Reign of Terror, including Madame Roland and Charlotte Corday
Module #10 The Economy and Daily Life during the Reign of Terror The impact of the Reign of Terror on the economy and daily life of ordinary French citizens
Module #11 The Cult of the Supreme Being The dechristianization of France and the rise of the Cult of the Supreme Being during the Reign of Terror
Module #12 The Festival of the Supreme Being The significance and impact of the Festival of the Supreme Being on French society
Module #13 The Reign of Terror:A justification of Violence? The debate over whether the Reign of Terror was a necessary evil or a bloodthirsty regime
Module #14 The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte The impact of the Reign of Terror on Napoleons rise to power
Module #15 The Fall of Robespierre and the End of the Reign of Terror The events leading up to Robespierres downfall and the end of the Reign of Terror
Module #16 The Impact of the Reign of Terror on the French Revolution The long-term impact of the Reign of Terror on the French Revolution and French history
Module #17 The Legacy of the Reign of Terror The continuing impact of the Reign of Terror on modern politics, society, and culture
Module #18 Counter-Revolution and the White Terror The response to the Reign of Terror and the White Terror that followed
Module #19 The Reign of Terror and the French Enlightenment The relationship between the Reign of Terror and the ideals of the French Enlightenment
Module #20 The Reign of Terror and Modern Dictatorship The parallels between the Reign of Terror and modern dictatorships
Module #21 The Representation of the Reign of Terror in Art and Literature The depiction of the Reign of Terror in art, literature, and popular culture
Module #22 Historical Debates and Controversies Ongoing historical debates and controversies surrounding the Reign of Terror
Module #23 Primary Sources:Reading the Reign of Terror Analysis of primary sources from the Reign of Terror, including speeches, letters, and documents
Module #24 Case Studies:Lives during the Reign of Terror In-depth examination of individual lives during the Reign of Terror, including victims, perpetrators, and bystanders
Module #25 The Reign of Terror in Comparative Perspective Comparison of the Reign of Terror to other periods of violence and persecution in world history
Module #26 The Reign of Terror and the Making of Modern France The impact of the Reign of Terror on the development of modern France and its institutions
Module #27 The Reign of Terror and the French Republican Tradition The relationship between the Reign of Terror and the French Republican tradition
Module #28 The Reign of Terror and European Politics The impact of the Reign of Terror on European politics and international relations
Module #29 The Memory of the Reign of Terror The commemoration and remembrance of the Reign of Terror in modern France
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Reign of Terror and its Impact career