Robespierre tried to bring equality in the French society through following reforms :
- Robespierre’s government issued laws placing a maximum ceiling on wages and price.
- Meat and bread were rationed.
- Peasants were forced to transport their grains to cities and sell it at the price fixed by the government.
- The use of more expensive white flour was forbidden. All citizens were required to eat the equality bread, a loaf made of whole wheat.
- Efforts were made to bring equality through forms of speech and addresses. Instead of traditional Monsieur (Sir) and Madame (Madam), all French men and women were henceforth Citoyen and Citoyenna (citizen).
- Churches were shut down and their buildings were converted into barracks or offices.
