The Reign of Terror The Reign of Terror was caused during the French Revolution which led to a lot of hardships, for the people and the government. This paper will include the issues that occurred during the Reign of Terror, and the key people involved. The involvement’s of the French Revolution, during this period of time, and the events that occurred during this period of time. Maximilien Robespierre had been elected by the National Convention to the committee of public safety. This Committee made ruthless use of it’ s power and execution of those suspected as adversaries to the French Revolution. Robespierre wasn’t the starter of the reign of terror, his popularity attracted many people