MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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The original problems in France were all solved
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The French were taken over by neighboring Austria
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Robespierre used unlimited power to help the peasants
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Revolution took a radical turn as thousands were executed
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Reign of Terror instituted the conscripted army, which saved France from invasion by other countries and in that sense preserved the Revolution.
Detailed explanation-2: -After a long period of debate about how the new constitution will work, the French Revolution takes a radical turn when revolutionaries arrest the King. The following month, on 22 September 1792, the National Convention is established. This proclaimed the abolition of the monarchy and established the French Republic.
Detailed explanation-3: -War continued throughout Europe. After the radicals gained control, those who were against the revolution were subject to arrest or execution. Thousands, including the king and queen, were beheaded at the guillotine.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Reign of Terror refers to the violent period during The French Revolution from 1793-1794 when the Radicals led by Maximilien Robespierre were running the Govt. During this period, thousands of people who were suspected to be disloyal to the Revolution were arrested and executed.