1. Radical Days of Revolution
Chapter 3 Section 3
Radical Days of Revolution

2. September 1792 Radicals take over September Massacre
Demand changes to the constitution
Want universal suffrage, not just for landowners

3. National Convention
Jacobin (radical) majority, Girondin (moderate) minority
Abolished monarchy, establish republic
Seized lands of nobles and abolished titles of nobility
Executed the king

4. Committee of Public Safety
12 members
Created by National Convention
Prepared for war by mass levy (tax)
In charge of trials and executions

5. Reign of Terror September 1793 - July 1794 Robespierre Guillotine
300,000 arrested, 17,000 executed

6. Third Stage ( )
Convention eventually turned on the Committee and executed Robespierre
Became more moderate
Made the Constitution of 1795
5 man directory and 2-house legislature elected by males of property
Bourgeoisie dominated

7. Many emigres returned, royalists and devout catholic voices grew
Supporters of constitutional monarchy won majority in 1797 election
Rise of Nationalism

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