Describe the event of insuration in 1792. From ch-French revolution.
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In the summer of 1792 the Jacobins planned an insurrection of a large number of Parisians who were angered by the short supplies and high prices of food . On the morning of August 10 they stormed the Palace of Tuileries , massacred the king's guards and held the king himself as hostage for several hours .Later the Assembly voted to imprison the royal family. Elections were held. From now on all men of 21 years abd above, regardless of wealth, got the right to vote. The newly elected assembly was called the Convention. On 21 September 1792 it abolished the monarchy and declared France a republic.
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