Chapter Nine - The Establishment of the Republic Flashcards
When was France declared a republic?
2nd September 1792
What were the agreements between the Jacobins and Girondins in relation to the new republic?
Both supported a republic government
Both seemed to further improve government and society
Both supported the war against Austria
What were the disagreements between the Jacobins and Girondins in relation to the new republic?
Jacobins believed in a more radical approach VS Girondins believed in a more moderate change to society
Jacobins favoured by Sans-Culottes and willing to allow their demands VS Girondins feared them
Jacobins had Paris centralised support VS Girondins had widespread support and believed in decentralisation
What were the disagreements between the Jacobins and Girondins in the fate of the King?
Jacobins - Wanted to see the King on trial and executed
Girondins - Less inclined to support death penalty and more hesitant
What was made in 1791 to replace the executive powers of the King?
Constitutional Committee made up of Sieyes, Danton and others
In terms of external war, what advances did France make in November 1792?
French were able to capture Austrian Netherlands
What were the current consequences of external wars in France?
Inflation and the Chouan Rebellion (royalist uprising)
What did Robespierre argue in relation to the execution of the King?
Robespierre argued that the immediate death of the King. “Louis must die because the country must live” “The King has already been judged by the people”
When was King Louis executed?
20th January 1793
What were the votes in relation to the guilt of the King?
Yes - 693
No - 0
