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3.29- The Purge of the Girondins

Revolutions

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The Trouble in Paris in 1792

The trouble in paris began shortly after the king was executed. Basic commodities like bread, coffee and sugar were disappearing from the market. Public protest started up in earnest in february 17 93. There was also matter of the collapsing value of the revolution's paper currency. The problem with the currency was that the church lands were becoming a less viable source of revenue.

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