According to this speech, Brissot believes that war is the best option in their situation as it will solidify and reinforce France’s identity as a nation that belongs to the majority of the people, and not the 1% of the previous First and Second Estates. It is desirable because the determination for liberty and violence that was used in driving out the French nobility, must be re-introduced as Brissot holds the idea that France can only be depicted as worthy of freedom from oppression through war. The notion that the people of France must be the first to draw blood is necessary in Brissot’s belief because it will exhibit their strength and unity in wanting to become a country that refuses to dishonour their people. It also depicts France as
