Bertrand Barère was the first member of this group, and some members of this group published the newspaper La Vieux Cordelier.
Bertrand Barère was the first member of this group, and some members of this group published the newspaper La Vieux Cordelier. This group created a cadre of "National Agents" to replace local government. This group's fall from power began when it passed the Maximum Price Act, which resulted in food shortages. Including such members as Georges (*) Couthon, this body opposed the Hebertists and instituted the Cult of the Supreme Being. The Law of 22 Prairial empowered all citizens to denounce conspirators before this body, leading to the deaths of some 40,000 by guillotine. For ten points, name this committee led by Robespierre that directed the Reign of Terror.
Bertrand Barère was the first member of this group, and some members of this group published the newspaper La Vieux Cordelier.
Committee of {Public Safety} or Comité de {salut public}