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The French Revolution Grade 10.

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Johannes Letshoenyo
Johannes Letshoenyo

The document summarizes key events and factions during the French Revolution. It describes Maximilian de Robspierre as a prominent radical revolutionary who was a member of the Jacobins and wished to found a new Republic of Virtue. It outlines divisions between the more moderate Girondins faction and radical Jacobins, and how the Revolution shifted from legalism to state terrorism under the Committee of Public Safety. It also discusses the Revolutionary Wars that began in 1792 when France declared war on Austria and other nations joined against France in response. The September Massacres of 1792 are noted where Jacobins led the killing of over 1,200 prisoners through mob courts.

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From the French Revolution Class notes and activities
Maximilian de Robspier was a prominent radical revolutionary was a Jacobins member on the left wished to found a brand new Republic of Virtue was influenced by Rousseau and other ideas from the Enlightenment
A Revolution Divided GIRONDINS A Southern France-based moderate organisation Did not want to grant working class people political rights Jacobins Adopt drastic reform Called for the approval of harsh measures to bring about change
From legalism to state terrorism PRIOR TO 1792 The Revolution advocated for an end to social privilege The Revolution was obedient towards the Law AFTER 1792 Legalism collapsed State terrorism by the Committee of Public safety took its place Those who disregarded the policies of the Revolution were either forced into submission or executed
Enemies of the State Privacy = secrecy and anti-revolutionary activities Those expressing private interests = Working against general will of the republic Those working against the state = enemies of the republic
Revolutionary Wars Absolutist officials were more anxious about the Revolution influence across Europe Both leaders from the Austrian emperor and the Prussian King threatened the retribution if the royal family of France was to be threatened By 1792 Marie Antoinette took over the Austrian throne France declared war on Australia as a result of the Austrian ultimatum
Revolutionary Wars Britain, Holland and Spain joined the war against France France responded by introducing Nationalisation France was then considered expansionist These ware lasted up until the demise of Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo
The September Massacres September 1792 marked the massacre of 1,200 prisoners that was led by Jacobins Mob courts to punish the prisoners by means of death
The French Revolution Grade 10.
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The French Revolution Grade 10.

  • 1. From the French Revolution Class notes and activities
  • 2. Maximilian de Robspier was a prominent radical revolutionary was a Jacobins member on the left wished to found a brand new Republic of Virtue was influenced by Rousseau and other ideas from the Enlightenment
  • 3. A Revolution Divided GIRONDINS A Southern France-based moderate organisation Did not want to grant working class people political rights Jacobins Adopt drastic reform Called for the approval of harsh measures to bring about change
  • 4. From legalism to state terrorism PRIOR TO 1792 The Revolution advocated for an end to social privilege The Revolution was obedient towards the Law AFTER 1792 Legalism collapsed State terrorism by the Committee of Public safety took its place Those who disregarded the policies of the Revolution were either forced into submission or executed
  • 5. Enemies of the State Privacy = secrecy and anti-revolutionary activities Those expressing private interests = Working against general will of the republic Those working against the state = enemies of the republic
  • 6. Revolutionary Wars Absolutist officials were more anxious about the Revolution influence across Europe Both leaders from the Austrian emperor and the Prussian King threatened the retribution if the royal family of France was to be threatened By 1792 Marie Antoinette took over the Austrian throne France declared war on Australia as a result of the Austrian ultimatum
  • 7. Revolutionary Wars Britain, Holland and Spain joined the war against France France responded by introducing Nationalisation France was then considered expansionist These ware lasted up until the demise of Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo
  • 8. The September Massacres September 1792 marked the massacre of 1,200 prisoners that was led by Jacobins Mob courts to punish the prisoners by means of death