French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

1.44 The National Convention

Aug 22, 2022

Explore the National Convention during the French Revolution, from the deputies who led France to their divided politics. Discover the ground-breaking legalization of divorce in 1792 and its impact. Dive into the different factions within the National Convention, including the Girondins and Montagnards, and the politics and middle ground of deputies. Learn about the factional conflicts and accusations of dictatorship leading up to the trial of the king.

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The National Convention decreed the abolition of royalty, officially transforming France into a republic and setting the course for radical changes in the revolution.

The National Convention was divided into factions, with the Girondins representing economic liberalism and limited government intervention, and the Montagnards more willing to adopt radical measures to defend the revolution.

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The National Convention and the Abolition of Royalty

On September 21, 1792, the National Convention decreed the abolition of royalty in France, officially transforming the country into a republic. Abbe Gregoire, a member of the convention, made a passionate speech denouncing the monarchy and its history of tyranny. The decision to abolish royalty was a major milestone in the revolution and set the course for the radical changes yet to come.

Introduction

3min

The Abolition of Royalty and the Birth of a Republic

3min

Elections for the National Convention and Factors Influencing Low Turnout

12min

The Ideological Positions and Beliefs of the Gyrondons

9min

The Gerondons and the Montagnards

18min

The New Political Grouping of the Convention

3min

Factions within the National Convention

9min

Factional Squabbles and the Trial of the King

2min

The National Convention meets in Paris. Who were the deputies who led France? What divided them? How accurate are the common perceptions of their politics? This episode explores the new national legislature and the factions that would dominate it.

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1.44.1 The Legalisation of Divorce -Explore the ground-breaking legalisation of divorce in September 1792. Its impact was significant, and it would take almost 180 years for similar legislation to arrive in the United States and the United Kingdom!

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The National Convention and the Abolition of Royalty

Elections and Composition of the Convention

Factions in the Convention: Girondins, Montagnards, and the Plane

Factionalism and Disunity in the Convention

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Factions in the Convention: Girondins, Montagnards, and the Plane

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