the establishment of a republic

Question 1

when is France declared a republic

Answer 1

22 September 1792

Question 2

what was the constitutional committee?

Answer 2

comprising Sieyes, Danton, Concordat and Paine to draw up proposals for a new constitution to replace that of 1791

Question 3

what war success happen in 1792

Answer 3

6 November 1792- the Austrians were defeated by the Girondins general Dumoriez and the Battle of Jenappes and the French were able to occupy the Austrian Netherlands- these successes seemed to vindicate the Girondins’ commitment to war

Question 4

what edict happened in 19Nov

Answer 4

Edict of Fraternity- promising fraternity and assistance to all people who wish to recover their liberty

Question 5

what was decided in the fate of the king

Answer 5

• Robespierre and the Jacobins spoke out in favour of the King’s Execution but the Girondins feared that action against the King could increase the unrest and perhaps even provoke civil war and increase unrest

Question 6

what was the outcome

Answer 6

15-17 January 1793, votes were taken on three questions by the Convention, 361/721 voted for death without conditions

20 January was the Execution on the guillotine in the Place de la Revolution