Olympe de Gouges Prosecuted for Pamphlets
Olympe de Gouges faced charges over political publications critical of the ruling faction. The trial demonstrated how political expression could become grounds for prosecution.
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Opposition to postponing royal execution Barras
During the final votes on the king's sentence, Barras opposed a delay that would have suspended its immediate execution. His position reflected the Convention's deep divisions over revolutionary justice.
Oversight of Army of the North
Carnot supervised conditions in the Army of the North and sought to restore reliable leadership after serious setbacks.
Paris Constitutional Bishop Renounces Episcopal Functions
Gobel resigned his episcopal position before the Convention amid a campaign for dechristianization, demonstrating the vulnerability of the constitutional hierarchy.
Philippe Egalite Tried by Revolutionary Tribunal
The former Duke of Orleans faced prosecution despite having supported the Revolution. His royal ancestry became politically dangerous as authorities pursued alleged enemies.
Planning around royalist Toulon Barras
After Toulon passed into the hands of royalists supported by allied fleets, Barras worked with representatives and commanders organizing its recovery. The episode placed civilian political supervisors close to siege operations.
Planning relief of Maubeuge
Carnot helped develop the offensive intended to relieve Maubeuge from Allied pressure during the northern campaign.
Popular Ratification of Royal Sentence Debated
Brissot supported an appeal to the people over the king's fate, arguing for electoral involvement in a decision with lasting constitutional consequences.
Post-siege repression in Toulon Barras
The recovery of Toulon was followed by harsh punishments against people accused of supporting the royalist occupation. Barras and other representatives were associated with the republican authority that supervised the aftermath.
Presentation of the Montagnard Constitution
Herault de Sechelles helped present a new republican constitution recognizing broad male suffrage and social commitments, although its implementation was suspended.
Prisoner release becomes focus of newspaper campaign
Le Vieux Cordelier criticized the hardship caused by sweeping arrests. Desmoulins argued that protecting the innocent was compatible with loyalty to the Republic.
Promotion after Toulon victory Bonaparte
The recapture of Toulon established Bonaparte's reputation as an unusually capable artillery officer. He received promotion to general of brigade following the operation.
Proposal for extraordinary tribunal
Danton urged the Convention to establish an extraordinary criminal tribunal to deal with alleged counterrevolutionary threats.
Proposal on departmental bodies
Saint-Just proposed curbing departmental administration as opposition to the Convention emerged in several regions.
Père Duchesne campaigns against food speculators
Hébert portrayed price manipulators and hoarders as enemies of the people. His language supplied popular arguments for coercive action in the markets.
Père Duchesne supports revolutionary army policy
Hébert defended extraordinary enforcement against shortages and political opposition. A revolutionary army appeared to his readers as a tool for protecting the sans-culottes.
Rebellion of Rebels in Paris
Brings the extremist phase of the revolution to an end
Rebellion of Rebels in Paris
Brings the extremist phase of the revolution to an end.
Rebellion of Rebels in Paris
Brings the extremist phase of the revolution to an end
Rebellion of Rebels in Paris on 13 Vendemiare
Defeats a rebellion in Paris on 13 Vendemiare & establishes the Directory
Rebellion of Rebels in Paris on 13 Vendemiare
Defeats a rebellion in Paris on 13 Vendemiare & establishes the Directory
Recruitment mission in Alpine departments Barras
The Convention sent Barras into the Alpine departments to support military recruitment. As representative on mission, he worked to strengthen forces needed for the Republic's widening war.
Recruitment organization in Basses-Alpes Barras
Barras's mission included territories of the Basses-Alpes, where officials faced pressure to supply men for republican armies. Representatives were expected to enforce national mobilization through local authorities.
Reform of Armed Forces
Raises the Levee En Masse conscripting the entire male population of France, August. Creates 14 armies from untrained recruits
Reform of Armed Forces
Raises the Levee En Masse conscripting the entire male population of France, August. Creates 14 armies from untrained recruits.
Reform of Armed Forces
Raises the 1st ever compulsory national conscription. Carried out by the French Committee of Public Safety
Reform of Armed Forces
Raises the 1st ever compulsory national conscription. Carried out by the French Committee of Public Safety.
Refusal of renewed committee service
Danton declined to resume a seat on the Committee of Public Safety after renewed consideration of his membership in September.
Regicide vote in Louis XVI trial Barras
Barras voted to execute Louis XVI during the Convention's judgment of the former king. The decision placed him among deputies whose political futures were tied to the survival of the Republic.
Relationship with Robespierre
Saint-Just became one of Robespierre's most reliable associates on the Committee of Public Safety and in the Convention.
Relief of Landau
Saint-Just's mission formed part of the effort to strengthen French forces before the siege of Landau was lifted.
Report on government until peace
Saint-Just presented a report explaining why constitutional government would be deferred until conditions of peace were restored.
Republican Calendar Report
Romme contributed to the adoption of a republican calendar designed to replace monarchical and ecclesiastical conventions in the measurement of public time.
Republican Strategy Targets Sambre Crossings
French planners recognized that crossing the Sambre was essential for operations toward Charleroi. The river became a major obstacle during repeated attempts to penetrate the Austrian Netherlands.
Requisitioning for frontier army
During his eastern mission Saint-Just helped impose emergency measures to provide troops with essential equipment and provisions.
Resignation During the Royal Trial Crisis
Jean Marie Roland left his ministerial position amid intensifying conflicts that linked the trial of Louis XVI to rivalry between Girondins and their opponents.
Revolutionary army deployed against internal resistance
Ronsin's revolutionary army was intended to enforce government decisions and support requisitioning. Its operations provoked dispute about the dangers of politically mobilized armed forces.
Revolutionary army logistics
Carnot worked with other committee members to supply troops with weapons, clothing and equipment in the face of material shortages.
Revolutionary army proposal
Danton supported deploying extraordinary forces for internal security amid fears that military threats and internal revolts could reinforce one another.
Revolutionary government disputes
Danton's criticism of unchecked coercion sharpened disagreements over how long emergency wartime government should continue.
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