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French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)
1.56 Fasting and Furious
Jul 8, 2023
Explore the challenges faced by the French Revolution, from hunger and inflation to radical movements. Discover the emergence of ultra radicals and their violent actions. Unveil the dangerous situation in Paris and the crisis faced by the revolution.
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- The scarcity of food, inflation, and economic crisis in Paris during the French Revolution led to the emergence of an ultra-radical movement demanding radical reforms and posing a threat to the dominant political factions.
- The ultra-radicals, known as the enraged, resonated with the working-class Parisians who were suffering from scarcity and inflation, challenging the Montagnards' role as champions of the people and risking their relationship with the working-class citizens critical to their political power.
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Hunger and inflation grips Paris leading to a crisis in 1793
In the winter of 1793, Paris faced a crisis with hunger and inflation gripping the city. The capital was plagued by scarcity of food, leading to bread riots across France. The Legislative Assembly introduced legislation to prevent hoarding and speculation, but it had little impact. The National Convention, which replaced the Legislative Assembly, embraced free market principles and scrapped the new laws. This decision exacerbated the suffering of the people, who demanded price controls and market interventions. The crisis of hunger and economics became the backdrop for the emergence of the ultra-radical movement and posed a threat to both the Girondins and the Montagnards.
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