National CONVENTION ADVANCES
After King Louis was beheaded, the currency of French money dropped by 50%, causing inflation. Food was short and the country was on the verge of Civil War. Reformers dominated the National Convention. Girondins were in favor of a decentralized government in which provinces determined their own affairs instead of the government interfering with the economy.
In June of 1793, the Girondins were replaced with the Jacobins who were more radical and wanted a centralized government where they hold key positions. The Jacobins are responsible for saving and managing the Revolution. Eventually, the Jacobins became the government. Civil War was everywhere and only a strong leader could save the Revolution. The Committee of Public Safety was formed in April of the same year. It was a branch of the National Convention and led by Maximilien Robespierre. The Committee of Public Safety goes around ordering arrests and trialing revolutionaries. To preserve the Republic, the Reign of Terror is issued. Over 17,000 people are killed by the guillotine until members of the National Convention grew worried for themselves. |
The Committee of Public Safety was formed in April of the same year. It was a branch of the National Convention and led by Maximilien Robespierre. The Committee of Public Safety goes around ordering arrests and trialing revolutionaries. To preserve the Republic, the Reign of Terror is issued. Over 17,000 people are killed by the guillotine until members of the National Convention grew worried for themselves. June 27 of the year 1794, Maximilien Robespierre is arrested and sentenced to death by the guillotine the next day. This led to the Five Man Directory in which five body-men ruled France. |