Stage 2: Radical Revolution

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

Holy Roman Empire

Robspierre Danton Head of Jacobins (major party in National Convention) Great Orator, able rally people to fight

What is Treason?

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: What did the execution of Louis XVI symbolize? How did his execution help advance the revolutionary ideals? In your opinion, is it right to use violence to advance your ideas and goals? (3 sentence response)

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?