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Second Stage Radical revolution

Explore the tumultuous phases of the French Revolution from the disillusionment of the lower class to the Reign of Terror and the return of the moderates. Witness the rise and fall of leaders, wars, reforms, and societal upheavals.

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Second Stage Radical revolution

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  1. Second StageRadical revolution • Disillusionment of the lower class (inflation) • Girondists (moderates) had no strong leader • France drawn into war with Europe • Failure in wars (1st coalition, 1792-1797) • Moderates removed as leaders of National Assembly • Counter-revolutions • King and queen arrested • Jacobins take control

  2. Second StageReign of Terror (1793-1794) • Committee for Public Safety • France losing war with others in Europe • Reforms • Metric system • New calendar • Universal suffrage • Slavery eliminated • Paris commune • Land redistribution • Defaced churches • Guillotine • 20,000 die • King and queen die

  3. Third Stage—Return of the moderates (1794-1799) • Thermidorian reaction • Counter-revolution • "Whiff of grapeshot"(1795) • Death of Marat, Danton, Robespierre • Moderates gained control of National Convention • Return of expatriate noblemen allowed (money) • National Assembly re-elected • Adoption of new constitution • Rule by the Directory

  4. Third Stage—Return of the moderates • The Directory governed • Some military successes (Napoleon) • Directory criticized for poor leadership • Directory desperate for a popular leader • 2nd Coalition (1799-1801) formed • Napoleon invited to be consul

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