In 1793 to 1794‚ France was in the midst of turmoil. During the French revolution‚ the radical group‚ The Jacobins seized control over the governing body of France in an attempt to maintain order. However‚ the Prussian‚ Austrian‚ and British military were threatening the French borders.Wars of succession were also commonly rising throughout France. In Lyon‚ they experienced a secessionist movement which opposed the established authority of the radical government in France. The country was also in
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Lecture 13 The French Revolution: The Radical Stage‚ 1792-1794 The proof necessary to convict the enemies of the people is every kind of evidence‚ either material or moral or verbal or written. . . . Every citizen has the right to seize conspirators and counter-revolutionaries and to arraign them before magistrates. He is required to denounce them when he knows of them. Law of 22 Prairial Year II (June 10‚ 1794) Inflamed by their poverty and hatred of wealth‚ the SANS-CULOTTES insisted that it was
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the leader of the Committee of Public Safety‚ Max Robespierre‚ abused his use of the guillotine. He took his power too far and people like him became‚ “crazed for bloody justice” (The Guillotine Project paper‚ front). Because of him‚ “around 50‚000 were killed‚ many of whom lost their heads to the guillotine” (faculty.fullerton.edu/nfitch/history110b/rev.html). Some of these people broke laws but many were just people who didn’t agree with Robespierre or were against the revolution (counter revolutionaries)
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Maximilien Robespierre was a man with humble beginnings. Growing up in Arras‚ a small town in Northern France‚ Robespierre developed into the strong and prominent figure he grew up to be. Robespierre’s parents were not in the picture for the large majority of his rise to power. His father was a lawyer and his occupation influenced Robespierre to head down the same career path; Robespierre moved to Paris and received a degree in law from Lycée Louis-le-Grand. His rise to political success began with
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History‚ Piotrek Szumowski Assess the role of the political clubs for the course of the French Revolution The revolution begun in 1789 with the meeting of the states general. Soon later the Bastille was stormed (till this day French celebrate it as their national holiday)‚ the king was executed and a new constitution was written up. By 1799‚ end of the revolution‚ a new time had come not just for the French government‚ but for all. The revolution was to have an astonishing impact on world affairs
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In A Tale of Two Cities‚ a minor character keeps his real name a secret to protect himself from being singled out from the mob. He is part of the Jacquerie‚ the driving force behind the overthrow of the French government and the Reign of Terror. Known only as Jacques Three‚ he symbolizes the devouring spirit of the revolution. Jacques Three is not described in detail until II/15‚ when he is present as the wood-sawyer tells the story of Gaspard’s execution. He is pictured with hands at his mouth
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Samantha Morris September 9th‚ 2009 Maximilien Robespierre was the leader of The Committee of Public Safety during the radical phase of the french revolution. Robespierre played a big role in the Reign of Terror. Once a liberal thinker‚ he lost his belief in people. This caused him to become very radical in his actions (Justification for the Use of Terror (p. 1)). Hundreds of people were condemned to prison while others were executed‚ because they didn’t agree with his beliefs. Were Maximilien
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values that the French Revolution fights for but have contrasting views on the methods used to achieve those goals. The French Revolution fought to break down the monarchial system and replace it with egalitarian government. Both Coleridge and Robespierre agreed that a new form of government was necessary. They differ‚ though‚ on Robespierre’s idea that terror is virtue and the destruction caused by the French Revolution. As a Romantic poet‚ Coleridge focuses on the common person and natural aspects
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DIOCESAN BOYS’ SCHOOL IB HISTORY The Days of the French Revolution by Christopher Hibbert Fung Kei Lap Michael 11L 11/13/2012 Bibliography: Hibbert‚ Christopher. The Days of the French Revolution. New York: HarperCollins‚ 2002. Auntieruth. “Alive with Colorful Characters.” Review of The Days of the French Revolution‚ by Christopher Hibbert. Epinions‚ asdJanuary 29‚ 2008. asdhttp://www.epinions.com/review/The_Days_of_the_French_Revolution_by_Christopher_Hibbert/content_416395071108 Goodreads
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Terrorism is often associated nowadays with radical extremist groups‚ who use terror as their only method of power to attain their goals from others. The first time “terror” was actually used however was during the French revolution. The reign of terror was seen in the aftermath of the execution of the King. It was a product of the mentality of the revolution. With everyday that passed‚ the uncertainty amongst the people grew‚ and actions became more and more drastic. With the King no longer in the
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