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Explore the differences between radical and moderate approaches in politics through the case of Robespierre and the French Revolution. Discover the impact of the Reign of Terror and its effects on French society. Assess President Obama's approval ratings compared to Robespierre's standing.
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Radical vs. Moderate What is the difference? On your laptop go to the following link: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/fit-2016-political-party-quiz/ Or just Google: PBS Political Party Quiz and go to the top link
Identify: Britain, France, Hungary, Prussia, Spain, and Holland
Robspierre Danton • Great Orator, able rally people to fight • Head of Jacobins (major party in National Convention)
The Jacobins demanded Louis XVI be tried for treason After discovering several letters written to émigrés and European kings asking for help, Louis XVI was convicted and executed
Watch the following clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ7xMUf-CZk • Fill out the worksheet
Ticket out the Door: • Answer the following questions:
March 1793: Robespierre leads Committee of Public Safety and the Reign of Terror begins • Committee set up to defend nation against its enemies (internal/external) • Danton (Moderate) originally headed, but ousted by Robespierre
Predictions: What will happen with the Radicals led by Robespierre?
“Robespierre, after having all the French guillotined, beheads the executioner with his own hand.” • What does this image reveal about Robespierre?
The Reign of Terror (June 1793-July 1794) • Repression of Rights • Goal was to destroy internal enemies • 18,000-40,000 people died (guillotine ran 24/7)
Executions during the Reign of Terror • Which classes were executed most frequently • What is ironic about who the Committee of Public Safety chose to execute? • How might the executions impacted the morale in France?
President Obama Approval Ratings: Where would Robespierre Stand?