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Liberty, Equality, Fraternity! The French Revolution Brings Change and Blood
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Louis & Marie Try to Escape June 1791, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette leave Paris. Headed to Austria They are discovered and returned to Paris.
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The Legislative Assembly September 1791, the National Assembly becomes the Legislative Assembly. This branch had the power to create laws and declare war. This limits King Louis’ power.
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The Legislative Assembly Declares War Austria and Prussia tell France to put Louis back in power. The Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria and Prussia. Why is this a problem? Prussian troops march towards Paris.
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Les Tuileries 20,000 Parisian citizens invade the royal palace, killing guards and capturing the Royal Family and put them in jail.
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More Rumors Rumors spread, and citizens fear that Louis will be put back in power. The Legislative Assembly creates ANOTHER new government: The National Convention.
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The National Convention The National Convention takes power on September 21, 1792. They abolish the monarchy. Next, they declare France a Republic and give adult male citizens the right to vote.
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Death to the King! The National Convention is run by members of the Jacobins. The Jacobins are a radical group. (BIG change) King Louis XVI is put on trial for treason. (crimes against France) King Louis is sent to the guillotine on January 21, 1793.
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January 21, 1793
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Maximilien Robespierre Rises to Power
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Committee of Public Safety Purpose: To get rid of enemies of the Revolution Leader: Maximilien Robespierre 40,000 are executed during Robespierre’s Reign of Terror.
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The Terror Comes to an End July 28, 1794: Robespierre is arrested and sentenced to death. The Reign of Terror ends. Another new government is created....
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The Directory Gives power to a five-man Board of Directors called The Directory. End Result: Creates the perfect opportunity for a new leader to take power
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