The Reign of Terror

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The Reign of Terror (Rule By Death!)
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Step 1 Louis Recognizes the National Assembly

• Louis says he accepts the fact that the common
  people have more power now. He also realizes the
  limits of his power

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Step 2 The Controller General describes the
financial crisis
Even though the revolution has begun, France
continues to face major financial problems
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Step 3 The National Assembly discusses and
proposes solutions

• Discuss possible solutions

• Someone kneel before the king to make proposal

• Vote on the proposal

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Step 3 The National Assembly discusses and
proposes solutions (continued)

• Does the king accept the proposal?

• Given the kings behavior, the constitution of
  1791 still did not afford French citizens enough
  power to make desired changes

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Step 4 Robespierre announces a revolutionary
plan

• Examine the secret document

• Do you support Robespierre?

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Step 5 The National Assembly puts the king on
trial

• Who will speak in defense of this wicked king?
  Is he guilty of treason or not?

• The king has been sentenced to death!

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Go to the Guillotine!
Then to the cemetery!!!
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Step 6 Robespierre leads the radical republic

• Republic of Virtue

• Reign of Terror (Rule by Death!)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY! DISCUSS A NEW
CONSTITUTION!!!
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What are you doing Robespierre?
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Go to the Guillotine!
Then to the cemetery!!!
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Go to the Guillotine!
Then to the cemetery!!!
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Go to the Guillotine!
Then to the cemetery!!!
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Go to the Guillotine!
Then to the cemetery!!!
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Go to the Guillotine!
Then to the cemetery!!!
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Go to the Guillotine!
Then to the cemetery!!!
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Step 7 The Reign Terror Ends
Robespierre and his followers led this stage of
the revolution for almost two years. During that
time, France successfully defended itself against
invading European armies. However, approximately
40,000 French men and women were executed for
treason. Treasonous acts included saying Down
with the Republic.
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Step 7 The Reign Terror Ends (continued)
Given these facts, WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WITH
ROBESPIERRE?
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Go to the Guillotine!
Then to the cemetery!!!