Why Did The French Revolution Have A Stable Society

A stable and prosperous society contains two important factors: one ere the citizens have consent of the governed and a good economic structure. These two factors were important to France before the revolution. France did not have a stable and prosperous society because there was an unfair taxation within the social classes and because the citizens did not have a voice were they can speak out about their needs. The French society was divided into three different estates: the first, second, and third estate. The first and second estates were pretty much made out of the clergy and nobility, while the third estate consisted of merchants, peasants, and businessmen. The first and second estate did not have to pay taxes. The third estate had to …show more content…
The National Convention tried to make France a stable and prosperous society by giving all men the right to vote. They created the committee of public safety. It was made up of 12 members and they had absolute power, which they used to try to save the revolution. Since the country was threatened by many other countries trying to put an end to their revolution, the committee forced military draft for all French males. Everyone had to pay so that they can contribute to the war effort. The committee was in charge of executing anyone who they felt did not support the revolution, or wanted to bring back the monarchy. Maximilien Robespierre was a lawyer and a politician who created the reign of terror. The reign of terror lasted from 1793-1794. Robespierre felt that the only way to win the revolution is to kill inner and outer enemy forces. He would behead everyone who he thought was against the revolution. About 17,000 people were executed during the reign of terror. The national convention turned on the committee of public safety and they arrested Robespierre. He was executed the next day. After Robespierre died and the reign of terror was gone, there was a significant drop in