Radical Revolution Vocab
By- Livy Rutherford (period 1)
Guillotine
Definiton- Beheading Device used in the French Revolution.
Importance- Bloody symbol of the Revolution, main killing device.
National Convention
Definition- France's Legislature.
Importance-First French Assembly elected by the suffrage of universal males.
Maxilmilien Robspierre
Definition- Head of Revolution using the Guillotine against thousands of people.
Importance-Responsible for many lives lost in the Revolution which decreased France's population.
Georges Danton
Definition- Established First French Republic, leader in French Revolution.
Importance-Was the Minister of Justice and had a major effect on the military.
Girondins
Definition-Members of a political group of the Gironde, working with National Convention and Legislative Assembly.
Importance-Played a major in The Legislative Assembly.