Reign of Terror

My central research question is: Where did the idea of rebelling against authority come from and how did it inspire bushrangers? In Australia in the 19th century, outlaws were known as bushrangers. In today’s society, bushrangers are seen as folk heroes and are a part of Australia’s national identity. This especially is seen through Australia’s most notorious bushranger, Ned Kelly, who is considered somewhat as a legend, and inspires an idea of rebellion against authority. However, this idea of…

Jacobins had so many enemies among the French citizens because they killed the king, wanted to control the government and were not the only revolutionary group. Robespierre wanted to wipe out every trace of old France to build “A Republic Virtue” The ideals of the revolution are represented by the Declaration of Rights of both man and of citizens. The Committee allowed the country to work under duress and threats of the death penalty to work together. Prior to its establishment in 1973,…

Napoléon Bonaparte should be convicted with crimes against humanity and war crimes. The fact that anyone doubts that Napoléon is guilty is absurd. His misconducts throughout the years should give no doubt to the fact that he is guilty of these charges brought against him. He has exploit his authority with impunity, murdered numerous people and named himself emperor of France. Bonaparte has not only taken away the peoples’ voices by establishing multiple Codes, but he has also sought out those…

By 1794, Danton and the so-called ‘Indulgents’ called for clemency, an end to the Terror, the return of the 1793 Constitution, the “sparing of human blood”, and the weakening of the powers of the Committee of Public Safety (especially over the economy and local authorities) – they wanted the entire Revolution moderated. These demands quickly gained support as the French army won victory after victory against the First Coalition, as the Vendee and Federalist Revolts were suppressed, and the…

would just get worse from there on out. After everything the people started to despise the government and something needed to be done at first they attacked small military encampments for weapons. Then they stormed the bastille. A massive sign of terror and torture towards the french public, as they stormed it they completely massacred every guard and freed any prisoner from torture. They also needed to steal the gunpowder that they needed for their guns. Lois was forced to share the power…

I am delighted to announce that the tyranny of King Louis XVI has come to end. He was executed on the morning of January 21, an event many citizens were waiting for. An innumerable amount of people saw this as a cause for celebration, and I agree with them. King Louis’ death signifies the continuation of the Revolution, and a time of change. As a delegate to the National Convention in France, I assisted in the conviction of the King and the end to his tyranny. I and many others condemned him as…

A Series of Unfortunate Events – The Trial and Execution of Louis XVI Why was Louis XVI overthrown in August 1792? What were the issues which divided republicans over his fate? A series of unfortunate events led to the deposition and ultimate execution of Louis XVI in January 1793. Louis’ plight, from the flight to Varennes in June 1791 to the guillotine on 21 January 1793, was one of constant blunders and calamitous decisions. Along with this, Louis was unable to rely on his closest…

member’s Maximilien Robespierre help to shape the revolution’s directions, and even the direction toward “The Terror.” Abbé Sieyès wrote “What is the Third Estate? Everything.” in 1789, at the dawn of the revolution. The “Report on the Principles of Political Morality” was a speech delivered on behalf of The Committee for Public Safety by Robespierre on 5 February 1794, close to the end of the Terror. Both these historical documents have continuities. Abbé Sieyès, “What Is the Third Estate?” and…

Guilluame Malesherbes was a famous lawyer in France during the time of the French Revolution who occupied prestigious positions under the King, however, is most notable for his defense of King Louis XVI in his trial. In John W. Davis’ journal article titled, The Lawyers of Louis XVI, he discusses the trial of the King and the role that each of the defense lawyers played not only in the trial, but in the life of King Louis XVI too. At a first glance, it is easy to assume that Malesherbes…

With religious uniformity under Louis XIV’s belt, he aimed to re-establish France’s system of government. For ages the nobility had influence over the king’s actions and threatened to make France a weak monarchy, but Louis XIV did not tolerate such influence because he believed that a country could only be strong with an absolute system of government; he wanted to ensure that he was the only governing body. He sought to weaken the power of the nobility he accomplished this by replacing state…