Political clubs Flashcards
Effect of clubs?
Allowed debate
Put pressure on the deputies of the Assembly
Proposed different ideas
Made public more aware of political activity
Jacobin club orginally?
Wanted centralised gov
Liked free trade
Predominantly bouregousie due to intially high membership fees
Supported constitutional monarchy
How/when did Jacobin club change?
Removal of membership fees in Oct 1791
Became more radical
Republican
More moderate members split off to form the Feuillant Club in June
Cordelier club?
Much more radical
Wanted direct democracy and liked direct action
Membership open to all
Claimed to protect citizens rights and scrutinise the assembly
Desmoulins- leader
Herbert and Marat both prominent
How did Marat gain popular influence?
Paper, ‘L’ami du People’ = popular amongst Parisian workers
How did Desmoulins gain popular influence?
His paper, he was editor of ‘Les Revolutions de France et Brabant’ = national newspaper attacking the monarcy
Why were sc increasingly angry?
Falling wages in early 1791- grain prices up 50% due to poor harvest
Led to riots- shopkeepers forced to reduce prices
