T2: How far had radicalism triumphed by 1793?

Question 1

when was the Legislative Assembly dissolved?

Answer 1

september 1792

Question 2

what was the Legislative Assembly replaced by?

Answer 2

the National Convention

Question 3

why was the LA dissolved?

Answer 3

in accordance with the demands of the journee of the 10th Aug 1792

Question 4

when were elections held for the new National Convention?

Answer 4

Aug 1792

Question 5

were the elections for the new NC fair? what was the result?

Answer 5

not democratic - meant the new elected body was very left-wing

Question 6

how many Jacobins were in the National Convention?

Answer 6

300/749

Question 7

who were the Jacobins led by in the NC?

Answer 7

Robespierre

Question 8

what was the nickname of the Jacobins?

Answer 8

‘the Mountain’

Question 9

how many Girondins were in the National Convention?

Answer 9

150/749

Question 10

what political factions made up the National Convention?

Answer 10

• Jacobins
• Girondins
• the Plain

Question 11

what was the difference in the beliefs of the Jacobins and Girondins at this point?

Answer 11

Girondins were anti-sans-culottes

Question 12

who were the Girondins led by?

Answer 12

Brissot

Question 13

when was the monarchy officially abolished?

Answer 13

21st sept 1792

Question 14

what significant events occurred in sept 1792?

Answer 14

• abolition of the monarchy
• September Massacres

Question 15

what caused the September Massacres?

Answer 15

the fall of Verdun to the Prussians - sparked panic in Paris

Question 16

when were the September Massacres?

Answer 16

September 1792

Question 17

what was the consequence of the fall of Verdun to the Prussians?

Answer 17

panic in Paris –> September Massacres

Question 18

when did Verdun fall to the Prussians?

Answer 18

September 1792

Question 19

what were the September Massacres?

Answer 19

the sans-culottes murdered anyone who may have betrayed the revolution, mostly in prisons - refractory priests but also common criminals who were not counter-rev. 1,400 killed

Question 20

who were the victims of the September Massacres?

Answer 20

many killed in prisons. some refractory priests but mostly common criminals who were not counter-revolutionaries

Question 21

what were the political consequences of the September Massacres?

Answer 21

Jacobins lost support in the Convention as the Plain swung towards the Girondins who had warned against the dangers of mob-rule

Question 22

what was the reaction of the Jacobins to the September Massacres?

Answer 22

Danton had not prevented
Marat had encouraged
Robespierre turned a bind eye

Question 23

which political faction benefitted from the September Massacres?

Answer 23

Girondins - had warned of the dangers of mob rule - Plain swung towards them

Question 24

what 2 events benefitted the Girondins in early days of the National Convention?

Answer 24

• September Massacres
• French gains in war Sept 1792

Question 25

what is an example of the war improving for France?

Answer 25

victory at Battle of Valmy

Question 26

when did the war improve for the French?

Answer 26

Sept 1792

Question 27

what was the political effect of improvement in the war?

Answer 27

Girondins gained support

Question 28

when was Louis executed?

Answer 28

21st Jan 1793

Question 29

what had been the Jacobins’ and Girondins’ opinions about the suitable punishment for Louis?

Answer 29

Jacobins had wanted execution
Girondins had wanted imprisonment

Question 30

when was Louis tried in court?

Answer 30

Dec 1792

Question 31

what was the outcome of Louis’ trial?

Answer 31

found guilty of high treason

Question 32

what did the execution of Louis show?

Answer 32

the strength of radical factions - Jacobins had won in vote for his punishment, although was close