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THE CONSTITUTE ASSEMBLY
The French constitution of 1791,the first written constitution in French story,was promulgated by the National Constituent Assembly on 3 september 1791 and accepted by Louis XVI.It contained the reform os the French state,with France becoming a constitutional monarchy -
THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
After the Constitution of 1791 had been adopted, there were elections for the new Legislative Assembly. Two main political groups emerged. The Girondins represented the interests of the wealthy bourgeoisie The Jacobins represented the petite bourgeoisie.During this time France was under constant threat of invasion by Austria and Prussia. In response, France declared war on these countries in 1792. -
THE TERROR
The measures that were introduced during the Terror were intended to contribute to the war that France was now fighting against its European enemies: Austria, russia, Great Britain and Spain. The Constitution of 1793 was adopted. It established universal manhood suffrage.It fixed maximum prices for basic products to stop speculation and make sure that people could buy food. -
THE CONVENTION
The most radical phase of the revolution. A new assembly called the Convention was elected with universal manhood suffrage. In 1793 the Convention agreed to execute Louis XVI for treason and he was beheaded by guillotine. The Jacobins took control of the government and imposed a dictatorship known as the Terror. The Jacobins were led by Robespierre and supported by the sans-culottes -
THE DIRECTORY AND THE CONSULATE
The moderate deputies overthrew the Jacobins in 1794 and in 1795 they adopted a new constitution. This constitution re-established limited male suffrage and it also introduced a new form of government called the Directory. This was a more conservative government that was made up of five members, or directors..In 1799 General Napoleon Bonaparte organised a military coup. In 1802, Napoleon was named First Consul for Life.