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Law of 14 Frimaire Year II

French history
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The Law of 14 Frimaire, Year II, was a decree passed during the French Revolution that consolidated the power of the Committee of Public Safety. This law effectively centralized authority, allowing the Committee to oversee the actions of other governmental bodies and to take swift action against perceived enemies of the Revolution. It was a significant step in the lead-up to the Reign of Terror, a period marked by mass executions and political repression. The French republican calendar, which dated events from the establishment of the Republic in 1792, was in use at this time. This law aimed to strengthen the revolutionary government's control during a time of internal and external threats.123

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  1. Constitution of 1795 (Year III)
  2. history of France - Restructuring France
  3. history of France - The revolution of 1848
  4. French Revolution - Counterrevolution, regicide, and the Reign of Terror
  5. French republican calendar
  6. The 12 Months of the French Republican Calendar
  7. Constitution of the Year VIII
  8. Coup of 18 Fructidor

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