The event during eighteenth- and nineteenth-century French history that would best support a communist interpretation would be the Reign of Terror. This period during the French Revolution was marked by extreme violence and repression, with revolutionary leaders using terror and intimidation to maintain control and suppress dissent. This chaotic and violent period could be seen as a reflection of the class struggle and the eventual rise of the proletariat against the ruling bourgeoisie, which are key elements of communist ideology.
