The Reign of Terror (P)

The sans-culottes were the ____ of France, and their influence resulted in the Revolution growing more____ Robespierre was elected to lead the_____. He used the committee to target those who opposed the Revolution. He was eventually removed from office when he______

Working people radical and violent Committee of Public Safety was accused of treason and executed

Jacobins

wanted big changes in government wanted to execute King Louis XVI a radical political group that gained control of France

Radical

wanting extreme changes in society

Conservatives

Against execution of King Louis XVI wanted fewer government changes

Cause: Austria and Russia declared war on France

Effect: Radicals became increasingly angry

Cause: Radicals controlled the National Convention

Effect: The French monarchy was abolished

Cause: The assembly dissolved

Effect: The national convention was created

Declaration of the Right of Man

A decree that stated that all men were free and equal.