The Political Clubs Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the Sans-Culottes?
A
- People of many different classes (mainly urban workers)
- Responsible for Storming the Bastille and forcing the Royal Family to go to Paris
- Supporters of the Jacobins
- Left Wing
2
Q
Who were the Jacobins?
A
- Believed in equality
- Inspired by the Enlightenment and Revolutionary Ideas
- Opposed the Monarchy
- Left Wing
3
Q
Who were the Feuillants?
A
- Former Jacobins
- Didn’t want to see Louis dethroned
- Included Lafayette, Mirabeau and Sieyes
- Right Wing
4
Q
Who were Club Monarchique?
A
- Wanted to return the Monarchy and the Ancien Regime
- Included Comte de Artois (Louis’ brother) who wanted to use foreign military force
- Gained support through Revolutionary Propaganda and charity
- Right Wing
5
Q
Who were the Cordeliers Club?
A
- Similar to Jacobins however more radical
- Large membership due to the low fee and the acceptance of women
- Attacked the Ancien Regime and the Active and Passive Citizens policy
- Left Wing
6
Q
Which club wanted Louis to return to the throne?
A
The Feuillants
7
Q
Which club believed in both the Enlightenment and Ancien Regime?
A
Club Monarchique
8
Q
Which club were responsible for the Storming of the Bastille and forcing the Royal Family into Paris?
A
Sans-Culottes
9
Q
Which club believed in equality and the Revolution?
A
The Jacobins
10
Q
Which club believed in complete equality (including women) and wanted to educate the lower classes on politics?
A
The Cordeliers Club
11
Q
Which clubs were left wing?
A
- The Cordeliers
- The Jacobins
- Sans-Culottes
12
Q
Which clubs were right wing?
A
- Club Monarchique
- The Feuillants
13
Q
Who were the Girondins?
A
Small group within the Jacobins (included Brissot)
