1. Section 2-Revolution Brings Reform and Terror

2. The Assembly Reforms France
The Rights of Man-
A set of revolutionary ideas drafted by the National Assembly
Said “men are born and remain free and equal in rights
Life, liberty, security, and resistance to oppression
Equal justice, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion

3. The Assembly Reforms France
A State-Controlled Church-
Members of the National assembly focused on reforming the church
Church lands were confiscated and they said church officials should be elected and paid by the state
Catholic Church lost land and political independence
The selling of church lands helped pay off France’s debt

4. Divisions Develop Legislative Assembly-
Legislative body who had the power to create laws and approve or reject declarations of war
The king could still enforce laws

5. Divisions Develop
Old issues caused the Legislative Assembly to split into three factions
Radicals-
Wanted massive gov. changes, opposed monarchy
Moderates-
Wanted only some changes to gov.
Conservatives-
Liked the idea of limited monarchy and only wanted a few gov. changes

6. War and Execution France at War-
As usual the war begins badly for France
By summer of 1792 Prussian forces were advancing on Paris
Aug 10th, 1792-
20,000 men stormed the Tuileries and captured Louie, Marie Antoinette and the kids
Angry protesters raided the prisons and killed over 1,000 prisoners

7. War and Execution France at War- National Convention-
September 21st, 1792
New government of France
Disposed of the King
Dissolved the National Assembly
Made France a republic
Adult males were given the right to vote and hold political office

8. War and Execution Jacobins-
Radical members of the political organization that brought sweeping changes into the French Government
Jean-Paul Marat-
Jacobin writer who called for the deaths of those who still supported the king
Guillotine-
Quick and efficient way of beheading a criminal
Louis XVI was executed this way

9. Terror Grips France Reign of Terror-
July 1793, Maximilien Robespierre became the leader of the Committee of Public Safety and ruled like a dictator
During this time nearly 40,000 citizens were killed
Including George Danton and Marie Antoinette
85% were peasants
Reign of Terror ended in July 1794 with Robespierre’s capture and execution