1. Section 3 Radical Days
Nobles and clergy who fled France were called emigres, they told others in neighboring countries of the Revolution.
France found itself at war with other European powers, radical revolutionaries thought King Louis was “in league with the enemies.”
The King’s “luke-warm” support for the revolution led people to believe he was a traitor.
True radical reformers were called Jacobins.
September Massacres: In September of 1792, radicals attacked and killed many who they thought might be working with the king.

2. Section 3 Radical Days
National Convention was formed and Louis XVI was put on trial for treason.
In January 1793 Louis was decapitated by the guillotine.
In October, Marie Antoinette was also executed.
France is at war with most of Europe. To deal with threats the Committee of Public Safety was created.
- 12 member committee
- Absolute power
- “Freedom Fever”

4. Section 3 Radical Days
Maximilien Robespierre:
- Leader Committee Of Public Safety
- Cold/humorless
- Popular
- “Liberty cannot be secured, unless criminals lose their heads.”
Reign of Terror:
- 40,000 deaths…half by the Guillotine
- Many died in prison
- 15% Clergy/Nobles
- 15% Middle-class
Guillotine: “engine of terror”
July 1794 Robespierre was executed