The people of France established a Republic
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Following the aftermaths of the Revolution of 1789 and the abolishment of the monarchy, the First Republic of France is established on September 22 of 1792.
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DECLARATION OF RIGHTS OF MAN AND CITIZENS - DEFINITION
After Bastille event, the newly formed National Assembly declared the Rights of Man and Citizen. They abolished the kings old rule. The powers of kings were reduced. The Privileges of first and second estates were scrapped. Now all the three estates became equal.Following were the major ideas enlisted in the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen:
All men are born free and equal.
All people were eligible to the public offices.
Freedom of Speech and Press.
Equality before Law.
The people have the right to control the finances of the country.
All officials of the State are responsible to the people.
JACOBIAN CLUBS - DEFINITION
Jacobin Club, was the most famous and influential political club in the development of the French Revolution.There were at least 7,000 chapters throughout France. It was a political club came into existence in 1789. It was derived its name from the convent of St. Jacob in Paris. Its members were mostly small shopkeepers, artisans like shoemakers, watch-makers, printers, servents and daily wage workers. Robespierre was their leader. They used to wear long-striped trousers and red-caps symbolising liberty. The group planned an insurrection in 1792 due to high food price and short supplies. They also stormed the king's palace and held the king hostage for several years. Elections were later held with voting right to all men above the age of 21. The elected assembly abolished the monarchy and declared France a republic. However, in the period between 1793 and 1794, the Jacobins led by the Robespierre unleashed a reign of terror by persecuting anyone who perceived to be enemy of the republic.
MAXIMILIEN DE ROBESPIERRE - DEFINITION
Maximilien de Robespierre was a principal figure in the French Revolution. He was a brilliant politician and a radical Jacobin leader. In the later months of 1793, he came to dominate the Committee of Public Safety. It was the principal organ of the Revolutionary government during the Reign of Terror. Robespierre was elected to the Estates General of the French legislature. He became popular with the people for his attacks on the French monarchy and his advocacy for democratic reforms. He also opposed the death penalty and slavery. In April 1789, Robespierre was elected president of the powerful Jacobin political faction. In 1794 he was overthrown from Committee of Public Safety and guillotined.
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