Radicalism of the French Revolution

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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