Jacobinism

=Jacobinism= The Jacobins were a political group during the French Revolution consisting mostly of the bourgeoisie. They were republican and wished to lessen the power of the King. Over time, the Jacobins became more radical, and eventually executed several thousand opponents in their "Reign of Terror"

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