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Radicalism of the French Revolution

Radicalism of the French Revolution. Essential Question. How did the Revolution become more radical and what were the effects?. Review from yesterday. 3 rd Estate forms National Assembly and created a constitution for France with Rights/Freedoms for citizens Still have a king

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Radicalism of the French Revolution

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  1. Radicalism of the French Revolution

  2. Essential Question • How did the Revolution become more radical and what were the effects?

  3. Review from yesterday • 3rd Estate forms National Assembly and created a constitution for France with Rights/Freedoms for citizens • Still have a king • This is moderate, not radical

  4. Fear and Paranoia Spread • June 1789 - Louis calls troops to Paris in case he needs to maintain order if he moves against the National Assembly • People are not sure about the new government • King is not happy

  5. Storming of the Bastille • Fearful citizens in Paris attack the Bastille • Old prison. Stored gunpowder, weapons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_314gkqrdw

  6. Rise of the Jacobins • Extreme Left, very liberal • Want a Republic, equality, control of economics (ex. Bread prices) • No king

  7. Execution of the King • Louis is put to trial and convicted of treason against France • Executed in January 1793

  8. Reign of Terror Begins (July 1793 - July 1794) • Formation of the Committee of Public Safety • CPS controls the government, now • CPS is in charge of protecting the republic from “enemies” • Enemy = anyone who disagrees with the CPS

  9. Robespierre and the Reign of Terror • Maximilien Robespierre is the leader of CPS • Governs France through fear • Guillotine – capital punishment device • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo5BBHtn4tM • Goes after nobles and fellow revolutionaries who could challenge his power • Deports priests • No more Catholicism, wants Atheism • Approx. 40,000 people were executed

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