French Radicalisation & Legacy Flashcards
1
Q
What were the 4 phases?
A
- 1789- constitutional monarchy
- 1792- “The Terror”
- 1799- “The Directorate”
- 1804- Napoleon
2
Q
What was “The Terror”? (Background)
A
- War in Austria & Prussia
- French exiles support against revolutionary warfare in france
- Counter revolutionary movements ongoing in France
3
Q
What was “The Terror”
A
- No trust in Louis loyalty from 1791
- Radicalisation of Parisians (conspiracy and activies)
4
Q
Who were The Jacobins?
A
- Far left
- Ties to Parisian political clubs
- Inspired by enlightenment
5
Q
The Terror interpretations
A
Brutal warfare was necessary to defend the revolutionary movement as well as the the past and post revolution regime have a clean break.
6
Q
What did Napoleon do?
A
- Established the catholic church
- Slavery was reintroduced
- Women’s rights were reversed
