Jacobins I
What territory of France did the Jacobins represent?
Paris
Why did the Girondins lose power?
Becuase they were more diplomatic and talked to the king in prison
What did Robespierre decide to do with the King as soon as he took control of France?
To kill him in the guillotine
What was the new religion established by Robespierre in France?
The Cult of the Supreme Being
Apart from the usual financial problems and food shortage, what problems did the Directory have abroad? Be specific in your answer
Revolutionary wars against Austria in northern Italy and against Britain in Egypt
What type of change did Jacobins want?
A radical change (100%)
After what event did Jacobins take control of the government?
The imprisonment of the King and his royal family
Did the royal family finish with the assassination of the King and Marie Antoinette?
No, they had two sons and a daughter
What Enlightenment idea did Robespierre try to implement with the new calendar and the new religion?
Separation of Church and State
Why was Napoleon so necessary for the Directory?
Because, as the leader of the army, he was needed to fight the revolutionary wars abroad and to control the riots in France
Who talked to the King in prison and therefore was accused of treason?
The Girondins
Which two basic problems did the Jacobins have when taking control of the government?
What was the name of the government led by Robespierre known as "The Reign of Terror"?
The Committee of Public Safety
How did Robespierre die?
He died in the guillotine after trying to committ suicide while in prison
Why did the Directory reject Napoleon's ideas and his participation in politics?
Because Napoleon was beoming too popular and the Directory feared that power was going to be concentrated on one person again
Who was the most charismatic leader among the Jacobins?
Maximilien Robespierre
How do you call a government in which you have a king and a constitution?
A constitutional monarchy
What Enlightenment ideas was the Law of Suspects contradictory about?
Right to a fair trail and Innocent until proven guilty
What did the Council of Five Hundred do after the Reign of Terror fell?
It proposed laws that had to be accepted or rejected by the other council
What happened on 18 Brumaire?
Coup d'etat
Why did the Jacobins fall?
Robespierre had gone too far, becoming extremely violent and contradictory about the ideals of the revolution
What type of government is created after the fall of the Jacobins?
The Directory
Why did Robespierre change the calendar during his time in power?
To replace worship of the Christian God
What was the Council of Ancients after the Reign of Terror?
One of the two councils of the Directory. It had 250 members.
What type of government did Napoleon implement in France and what did it consist of?
The Consulate. It was integrated by three consuls and Napoleon was the first one.