The Establishment of a Republic Flashcards
When was the Republic founded in France? - Establishment of a Republic
The National Convention declared France a republic on the 22nd September 1792.
What beliefs were shared between Jacobins and Girondins? - Establishment of a Republic
Jacobins and Girondins both supported a republican government and both supported the war, aiming for a French victory.
What differences were there between Jacobin and Girondin support bases and beliefs on power distribution? - Establishment of a Republic
Jacobins had a concentrated Parisian support base of Sans-Culottes whilst Girondins has a wide provincial support base. Jacobins believed in centralised control whilst Girondins favoured decentralised power
What differences were there between Jacobin and Girondin attitudes to the King after August 1792? - Establishment of a Republic
Jacobins believed that Louis should be put on trial and executed whilst Girondins were hesitant to act against the King, especially to condemn him to the death penalty.
When was the Edict of Fraternity issued? What did this decree? - Establishment of a Republic
The Edict of Fraternity was issued on the 19th November 1792, decreeing that all people who wish to recover their liberty would be offered assistance by the French.
What were the social repercussions within France of the external war? - Establishment of a Republic
The War had led to increasing inflation (to the detriment of the sans-culottes) and the outbreak of sporadic peasant rioting in rural France.
When was the Amoire de Fer discovered? What was this? - Establishment of a Republic
The Amoire de Fer was discovered in the 20th November 1792. This was a series of papers discovered showing Louis’ correspondence with the Austrian Royal Family. This proved the King’s counter-revolutionary activities.
During Louis’ trial, what was the role of the Convention? - Establishment of a Republic
The Convention acted as both judge and jury during Louis’ trial, despite dubious legality of this decision for the legislature to act as a court.
What was the appel nominal? Who introduced it? - Establishment of a Republic
The appel nominal was the process by which deputies were forced to announce their vote publicly in order to increase accountability. This was introduced by Marat.
When was Louis tried before the Convention? - Establishment of a Republic
Louis was tried between the 15th-17th of January 1793.
How many people voted guilty at Louis’ trial? How many voted innocent? - Establishment of a Republic
At Louis’ trial 693 deputies voted for Louis’ guilt, with no one voting against. There were, however, abstentions.
How many people voted for Louis to be executed following his guilty verdict? What was the majority of this vote? - Establishment of a Republic
Louis was voted to be executed by 361 votes, a majority of 1.
When was Louis executed? - Establishment of a Republic
Louis was executed on the 21st January 1793 at the Place de la Revolution
