The Reign of Terror September 10, 2012

The Women’s March In October 1789 thousands of women rioted because bread had gotten so expensive They broke into the Palace of Versailles, killed some guards and kidnapped the Royal Family They were brought them back to Paris and put them under house arrest. The Royal Family, in disguise tried to flee France, but they were recognized and returned to Paris.

The Guillotine A new device for executions had been developed in France It was considered quick and painless, easy to use and cheap to operate. Louis XVI was executed in 1793, then his wife and then many nobles.

The Reign of Terror After the death of Louis XVI radicals called Jacobins had seized control in France. Maximilien Robespierre led this group. Thousands of people lost their heads during this time. Eventually, the people of France turned against Robespierre and he was killed. The Reign of Terror end when the more moderate Directory to control of the government

Assignment: Build up to Revolution List 5 main events that led up to the revolution? Rank them most important to least important Classify each as an economic, political or social issue, technological Explain why your #1 reason is the most important