Who was the primary target of the 'Thermidorian Reaction' of July 1794?
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Correct answer: Maximilien Robespierre
The Thermidorian Reaction was a revolt against the excesses of the Reign of Terror. It led to the arrest and execution of Robespierre and his associates, ending the most radical phase of the Revolution.
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