BELLRINGER What is a national anthem? What is the name of the United States’ national anthem?

The Trial and Execution of Louis XVI

Maximilien Robespierre The French lawyer and political leader, who became one of the most influential figures of the French Revolution and the principal exponent of the Reign of Terror. THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC SAFETY Started by Robespierre in the summer of 1793, which decided who should be considered enemies of the public. They would often try people in the morning, while having them guillotined the same afternoon.

The Question of the King Since the L.A. deposed the king Louis is now a common citizen, traitor Should they just kill him or hold trial? – Have trial to show the world France is fair and just

And the Verdict is….. Found guilty of treason by vote of 683 to 39 Now what? Exile or Execute? 387 for Death, 334 for Exile

Execution of Louis XVI January 1793 Louis’s Last Words: ‘I die innocent, but pardon…..’ head removed. Crowd rejoiced “Long Live the Republic!” 38 years old Buried in an unmarked grave

Execution of Marie Antoinette

And the children…. Marie Therese Charlotte survived the Revolution…

Louis XVII did not….

The Guillotine Designed by Dr. Joseph Guillotin Took less than ½ second Some say takes 30 seconds to lose consciousness Stories of blinking eyelids, moving eyes, movement of the mouth 15,000 killed during French Revolution 40,000 killed under Hitler Last used in 1977