French Revolution- The New National Convention of 1792

What was the franchise like in the elections of August-September 1792?

All males over 21 could vote and anyone could stand as a deputy

What was the turnout like in the elections for the 1792 National Convention?

There was a 6% turnout because of intimidation of radicals

How many of Paris' 24 deputies were republicans in the new National Convention?

All of Paris' deputies were republicans

What was ideological composition of the new National Convention?

300 Jacobin deputies, 150 Girondin and 250 centrist members of 'La Plaine'

How many peasants and artisans were in the 1792 National Convention?

There was at least one peasant and 6 artisans (impact of new franchise and that anyone can stand as a deputy)

How did the views of the Girondins and the Jacobins differ on war?

The Jacobins and Girondins were both committed to war on Austria, but the Jacobin were willing to make some concessions

How did the views of the Girondins and the Jacobin differ on the sans-culottes?

Girondins opposes the brutality and illegitimate actions of the mob- they want to restore order while the Jacobin view the actions of the s-c as legitimate and value the views of the people

How did the views of the Girondins and the Jacobin differ on their revolutionary approach?

Girondins think the revolution should become more ordered and they want more decentralisation to the provinces the Jacobins are very centred in Paris and think strong government is needed

Although the Jacobin had majority in the National Convention, why did The Plain hold the power in September 1792?

Both the Jacobin and the Girondin wanted to win over the Plain so they would vote with them, their large numbers meant they could shift the power balance in the convention- initially the Girondins win over the Plain

How many people were still excluded from the franchise in the 1792 National Convention elections?

250,000 domestic servants, women, unemployed people

Why were the Girondins initially popular in the National Convention in 1792?

A brief moment of victory in the war as Dumouriez (appointed by the Girondins) won the Battle of Jemappes with the 'Army of the North' and France won its first victory on the 20th September in the Battle of Valmy