2.4- September Massacres Flashcards
What happened on the 26th August 1792?
The Prussian army had crossed the French border
What did the Prussian army occupy on the 26th August 1792?
The commune of Longwy in north eastern France without a battle taking place
What did one of the Girondin leaders call for?
The government to leave Paris with the impending Prussian advance on the capital
Who was the Girondin leader who called for the government to leave Paris?
Roland
What did the assembly order?
A curfew of two days to take place in Paris and the city gates to be closed
When was the curfew ordered?
28th August 1792
What did Justice Minister Danton order?
Ordered commissioners to search ‘suspects’ houses during the curfew
How many ‘suspects’ were added to the already overcrowded prisons in the city?
Over 1000 ‘suspects’
What happened on the 29th August 1792?
Prussians attacked the fortified city of Verdun
Where is Verdun?
160 miles to the east of Paris
When did Verdun capitulate?
2nd September 1792
Who was Danton?
A powerful firebrand within government
What did Danton do?
Delivered a rousing speech to the assembly calling for people to take up arms against traitors and foreign invaders
What did Marat do?
Spread rumours of conspiracy and plots from within the prisons
What happened from midday 2nd to 6th-7th September?
Violence was enacted against many of the prisons around Paris
