1792-1794 (The Period Of Violent Change) Flashcards
When was the future of Revolution under threat?
When foreign countries invaded France.
By 1793 France was fighting against ______, ____ , _____,_____ and ______.
Austria Prussia England Spain Sardinia
What was the aim of these foreign countries? And what did the government do to prevent this?
To restore powers of the king and crush the Revolution. The deposed the king and made France a republic. They raised an army to defend France.
Who replaced the National Assembly?
A new radical government, the National Convention.
What did Revolution go though under the New Convention?
Very violent change
Who dominated the National Convention?
Extremist political clubs such as the Jacobin club
Who were the committee of Public Safety in Paris?
It was a group of 12 men and the leaders were Danton and Robespierre. They were meant to run France with a combination of planning terror to unite the nation.
What was a result of the Reign of Terror?
Many liberal reforms were swept aside
What happened to people suspected of disloyalty?
Had to appear the Revolutionary Tribunal, where they didn’t receive a fair trial and rights like freedom of speech fell away.
How many people were imprisoned and killed during the Reign of Terror?
300 000 = imprisoned
40 000= executed
