Revolutions

In the fall of 1793, the French Republic started to gain traction against its enemies. Setting up the stage for the Reign of Terror.

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In the summer of 1793 a re-organized Committee of Public Safety began to consolidate power.

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In the summer of 1793 the Revolutionaries in Paris were besieged from all sides.

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Question Time!

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On May 31-June 2, 1793 Paris once again rose in armed insurrection against the national government.

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In the spring of 1793 revolts against Paris started erupting all over France.

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After the Battle of Valmy the French armies advanced on all fronts. 

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King Louis XVI was put on trial by the National Convention and executed Jan 21, 1793.

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The National Convention voted unanimously to abolish the monarchy on Sept 21, 1792. Then they proceeded to go at each others throats. 

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With the Allied armies approaching Paris, the sans-culottes broke into all the prisoners and slaughtered the inmates. 

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