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FR #6: The Reign of Terror!. What is virtue? Define it and/or give an example. Maximilien Robespierre. French are increasingly divided, Robespierre, a Jacobin (extreme radical) takes power Wanted to establish a “ republic of virtue ” ending any traces of aristocracy & the Church
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FR #6: The Reign of Terror! What is virtue? Define it and/or give an example.
Maximilien Robespierre • French are increasingly divided, Robespierre, a Jacobin (extreme radical) takes power • Wanted to establish a “republic of virtue” ending any traces of aristocracy & the Church • Cards no longer had Kings & Queens • No more Sundays! • Closed all the churches
Terror! 1793-1794 • In order to have a virtuous state, people must be scared into acting properly • Does this compute? • Committee of Public Safety: looked for “enemies of the Revolution” & they would face the guillotine • What is an enemy of the Revolution?
Marie Antoinette is executed along w/thousands of others • Around 40,000 ppl will die!
End of Terror • National Convention members knew that they would soon be killed if they did not act • So, they arrested Robespierre & had him guillotined in July 1794 • Another new govt will be formed… Down with the tyrant!
The Directory (1795) • New gov: • Legislative • Directory: 5 Co-leaders • Not great, but works
FR ProjectDUE Friday, 11/17 • By the end of today’s period: • Timeline: List of first 8 events (#8 must be Reign of Terror). Pictures and descriptions for the first 4 events done. • Newspaper: Check with me on your article topics. Finishing article by end of period. • Trial: Have 3 arguments checked by me. Begin writing opening statement. Divide up writing so everyone gets a portion to do. Have a HOOK!