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The Rise of the French Revolution: Religious Reforms and Political Turmoil (1790-1792)

The French Revolution intensifies as the Civil Constitution of the Clergy places the church under state control, selling church land to alleviate national debts. Amid attempts by the royal family to flee, the Declaration of Pillnitz from Austria and Prussia stirs fears of royalist resurgence. The Legislative Assembly transforms into the National Convention, signaling the onset of the Radical Phase. Louis XVI is imprisoned, marking a pivotal shift in power dynamics. This period encapsulates vital changes in governance and the roles of monarchy and religion during the revolution.

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The Rise of the French Revolution: Religious Reforms and Political Turmoil (1790-1792)

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  1. The Revolution Continues

  2. Religious Reform • Civil Constitution of the Clergy brings the church under state control 7/90 • Sells church land to pay off national debts • Create the “Assignats,” bonds backed by church land sales, used like currency • Closes religious orders • Forces clerical oath to state • Condemned by Pope • Divides French

  3. Failed Royal Escape 6/91 • Royals attempt escape to Austrian Netherlands • Hopes to rally with emigres, reconquer France • Makes Louis look like a traitor • Gives power to enemies

  4. Declaration of Pillnitz 8/27/1791 • Austrian Emperor and Prussian King issue statement intending to support monarchy in France • Support Marie, afraid of revolutionary ideas spreading • Great Britain refuses, making it practically meaningless • Scares and angers the French

  5. Foreign critics • Englishman Edmund Burke, conservative who defends hereditary privilege • Englishwoman Mary Wollstonecraft, calls for legal and social equality for women

  6. 1st Constitution 9/1791 • National Assembly becomes Legislative Assembly • All new members • Dominated by the more revolutionary “Jacobins” • Creates constitutional monarchy • Divide power between king and Leg. Assem. • Louis reluctantly agrees

  7. War 1792 • Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria & Prussia (The First Coalition) • France invaded • Distracted by partition of Poland, France is able to regroup • King and Queen forced to seek protection in L.A. after palace is attacked due to rumors of treachery

  8. National Convention • Louis XVI is stripped of all duties and imprisoned (8/1792) • Signals beginning of the “Second Revolution” or the “Radical Phase” • New “National Convention” replaces Legislative Assembly

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