Chapter 9: Establishment of a Republic Flashcards
1
Q
When was National Convention opened?
A
22nd September 1792
2
Q
What factions made up the Convention?
A
Plain - moderate
Girondins - radical, from provinces
Jacobins - most radical, influenced by SC
3
Q
What beliefs did the Montagnards and Girondins share?
A
- support Republican Government
- support War and French victory
- believed in further enlightenment to improve government
4
Q
Name 3 disagreements between the Jacobins and Girondins
A
- J believe in more central govt., G believe in decentralisation
- J support SC, G suspicious of SC
- J have radical approach to change, G is more moderate about change
5
Q
How do Girondins and Jacobins differ on attitudes towards Louis Capet?
A
- J wanted Louis put on trial & executed
- G hesitant to take action against King
6
Q
What was recovered that made Louis guilty?
A
Armoire de Fer - letters that Louis wrote condemning the revolution
7
Q
When was the Armoire de Fer discovered?
A
Nov 1792
8
Q
When were the votes taken and what were the 3 questions that were voted on in relation to Louis Capet?
A
- 15-17 Jan 1793
- guilt of King
- Referendum on King
- Louis’ sentence
9
Q
What were results of 3 votes?
A
- guilt of King = guilty
- Referendum = rejected as it undermines Convention
- Sentence = death without conditions
10
Q
When was Louis executed?
A
21st Jan 1793
