1. Radical Days of the Revolution

2. Monarchy Abolished French Republic created Louis XVI
-Put on trial as a traitor of France
-Convicted & Executed (beheaded)
Marie Antoinette
Same fate

4. Terror and Danger Grip France
Maximilien Robespierre
Leader of Committee of Public Safety
12-member committee w/absolute
power to protect Revolution
Trials & Executions
“Liberty cannot be secured unless criminals lose their heads”

5. Reign of Terror
Period during the French Revolution in which government executed thousands of political figures and ordinary citizens
300,000 arrested; 17,000 executed
Guillotine
Device that dropped a sharp, heavy blade through victim’s neck
“more humane method of beheading”

6. Third Stage of Revolution
Directory
Consisted of 5 men along with a two-house legislature
Ineffective at bringing change
Bourgeoisie in control
Politicians turned to Napoleon Bonaparte

7. Revolution Brings Change
Nationalism
Strong feeling of pride and devotion to one’s country