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Democracy And Dictatorship Coexist
- The Convention celebrated a democratic constitution while consolidating authoritarian power through the Committee of Public Safety.
- Revolution shifted from rights to obedience as the Committee centralized control to save France.
Danton's Fall From Power
- Georges Danton, once the Committee's dominant moderate, was removed in July 1793 after appearing willing to negotiate with enemies.
- His loss marked the decline of the old revolutionary inner circle toward eventual execution.
War As The Justification For Power
- Winning the war became the Committee's top priority, enabling later political repression.
- Military success underpinned the Committee's legitimacy for centralizing power.