Overthrow of the Girondins Flashcards
Why did the National Guardsmen surround convention on 2nd June?
They wanted expulsion of Girondins and max price on essential goods
How many Girondin deputies were arrested?
29
Where was the first significant rebel? and who did they turn against?
Marseille
Jacobin club
Where was the most serious revolt?
Lyon
What happened at the Naval base in Toulon?
uprising which overthrew council and closed Jacobin club
Which cities rejected authority of convention?
Marseille, Lyon and Toulon
When was the CPS created?
July 1793
Why did Robespierre joined new CPS?
expected to provide link between middle-class Jacobins and sans-culottes
What was the growth of sans-culottes due to?
the war and journees
What were 3 characteristics of the sans-culottes?
- hatred of the aristocracy/anyone of wealth
- belief in direct democracy
- wearing red caps - symbolising equality
What did the new constitution of 1793 present to the people?
new declaration of rights - right to work, and gain assistance in time of need and education
What and when was the Leve En Masses introduced?
August 1793 - marked appearance of total war and conscripted unmarried men under between 18-25 called up to army
What was total war?
all aspects of the state used by government to try and gain victory in war
