1. Stage Three: Experiencing the Radical Republic

2. Experiencing the Radical Republic
Stage Three:
Experiencing the Radical Republic
King Louis XVI recognizes the National Assembly
The Controller-General describes the financial crisis
The National Assembly discusses and proposes solutions
Robespierre announces a revolutionary plan
The National Assembly tries the King
Robespierre leads the radical republic
The Reign of Terror ends

3. In the Year of Our Lord,
Dear Noble Baron Louis-Charles,
This new Constitution of 1791 is absurd and detestable. Though I have signed it, I regret it. I have contacted the Royal Court in Austria and plan to flee there when possible. From there, perhaps I can organize support for the return of the monarchy. God bless you in the times of shame.
Respectfully,
Louis XVI, King of France

5. Maximilien Robespierre

6. The Execution of Louis XVI
June 21, 1791, royal family attempts to flee
King signs new Constitution, but vetoes all revolutionary ideas
New National Convention elected September 1792
“A war of people against kings”
documents found showing the King wants power back!
King Louis convicted of treason and sentenced to death
“…I die innocent of all the crimes of which I have been charged.”
Queen Marie Antoinette executed October 1793

7. Robespierre’s Reign of Terror
National Convention, led by Robespierre, to save France from “enemies of the nation”
Spring 1794, French defend their country against other European Nations
1792 National Convention established ‘Year One’ of the French Republic
Are French ‘virtuous’ enough for Robespierre??
New Courts try many citizens for treason
Over 40,000 executed
July 1794 Robespierre receives same fate

8. Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte ruled France 15 years
Centrally controlled police state
Kept some revolutionary reforms
abolishing feudal privileges
securing the advances of the middle class and the peasantry.
Lost war with Russia, abdicated from throne in 1814