The 1970s were a tumultuous time. In some ways, the decade was a continuation of the 1960s. Women, African Americans, Native Americans, gays and lesbians and other marginalized people continued their fight for equality, and many Americans joined the protest against the ongoing war in Vietnam. In other ways, however, the decade was a repudiation of the 1960s. A “New Right” mobilized in defense of political conservatism and traditional family roles, and the behavior of President Richard Nixon undermined many people’s faith in the good intentions of the federal government. By the end of the decade, these divisions and disappointments had set a tone for public life that many would argue is still with us today.
<span>Maximilien Robespierre was the leader of the committee of public safety who enforced the reign of terror to protect France from the many nations who France was at war with. He lead the committee from 1793 to 1794.</span>
Aristocrats took over the government. Women gained equal rights to men. Voting became organized by social class. More people gained a voice in the government.
