Counter-Revolutionary Activity Flashcards
When were the federalist revolts?
May-June 1793
What were the federalist revolts a result of?
As a reaction to centralised power and Jacobin autocracy
Where were the federalist revolts?
Lyons, Toulon, Marseille.
What occurred in Lyons?
10,000 strong royalist army executed Jacobin Chalier leading to violence and 1,600 executed.
What occurred in Marseille and Toulon?
There was a Girondin reaction to Jacobins assuming total control, making reps en mission seek refuge. 700 Jacobin prisoners killed BUT threat was posed. In August, British were invited by rebels
When was Marat murdered?
July 1793
Who murdered marat- what was the effect?
A Girondin- leading to S-cs demanding that all “suspects” be arrested
When was the new Constitution produced?
June 1793
What did the new Constitution declare?
all adult males could vote and create direct political action. 1,800,000+ voted for
When was Robespierre elected to the CPS?
July 1793. By then (even though members were to change every month) a core group emerged.
When was the Levee en masse?
august 1793- demanding everyone pitch in (even women and children) to create weapons- professional training centre for 800 students set up in Meudon
How many men in arms did France have by 1794?
1 million
Battle of Wattignies
October 1793- French destroy 3 Austrian regiments
