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Divisions and Violence Begin

Explore the turbulent period of the French Revolution, from the Declaration of Rights to the Reign of Terror. Witness the fall of the monarchy, rise of radical factions, and the chaos that ensued. Learn about key events like the King's failed escape, September Massacres, and the Execution of the King. Discover how these events shaped French society and government forever.

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Divisions and Violence Begin

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  1. Divisions and ViolenceBegin

  2. Review • The National Assembly writes the Declaration of Rights of Man to give French citizens more rights… • The Estate system is destroyed!!!!! • The King and the Clergies started losing their power  so…….

  3. King & Queen try to Escape (1791) • King Louis XVI figured that this revolution was for real and that his family was in danger!!!  • He made a plan for them all to escape to Austria.  • However, as they neared the French border a postman recognized him and they were all forced to return back to Paris!  • A lot of citizens got mad that he tried to escape!  King started having more enemies and radical people who hated him!

  4. Angry Citizens

  5. Divisions in French Society

  6. Divided French Government…

  7. France goes to war…. • Many of the European nations like Austria and Prussia were afraid of the new revolutionaries and their new ideas + wanted to put the French King back in power  This led to WAR with France!!! • CHAOS AND FEAR SPREAD IN FRANCE!

  8. September Massacres • Rumors began to spread around town that the King’s supporters (that were currently in a prison) were going to break out of prison and control the city! • Angry and scared citizens responded by  attacking the prison and killing over 1,000 prisoners, mostly INNOCENT! They also killed many nobles, priests, and supports of the king. • The massacre showed how angry and violent the people of France had become  The people demanded change in government!

  9. THE NATIONAL CONVENTION • To respond to the chaos and crisis, the Legislative Assembly (French parliament) met to make a new government!. • They abolished (ended) the monarchy (got rid of the King) and created a REPUBLIC under the authority of the NATIONAL CONVENTION. • They gave all MALE citizens over 21 the right to vote

  10. France becomes RADICAL  JACOBINS • The Jacobins werea group of radical French people who took control of France and called for death of all those who supported the king. • The Jacobins were radical, violent, and extreme! • Their leader was Robespierre • The Jacobins put the King Louis on trial  found him guilty  ordered him to be beheaded by the guillotine (new killing machine)

  11. EXECUTION OF THE KINGJanuary 21, 1793

  12. The Execution of the King led to… • Supporters of the king (including PEASANTS) were HORRIFIED and scared of the King’s execution • Many people started being Terrified of the Jacobins! • Terror spreads…..

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