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The Girondins were a political faction during the French Revolution, advocating for a balanced republic and opposing the radical Montagnards. They supported democratic reforms, a liberal economy, and federalism, but their resistance to extremism led to their downfall and execution. Their legacy as champions of liberty endures in French history.
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The Girondins originated from the moderate spectrum of the Jacobin Club and advocated for a republic with a balanced power structure
Principles of a Liberal Economy
The Girondins envisioned a France characterized by free markets and significant provincial sovereignty
Greater Provincial Autonomy
The Girondins favored a federalist system that would allow for more provincial autonomy
Prominent Girondin leaders such as Jacques-Pierre Brissot, Jean-Marie Roland, and Jérôme Pétion played a key role in shaping the policies and decisions of the National Convention
The Girondins opposed the radicalism of factions like the Montagnards and the Paris Commune, leading to their decline in influence
The Girondins were accused of fostering 'federalism' and criticized for their opposition to centralization of power in Paris
The conflict between the Girondins and the Montagnards escalated, resulting in the expulsion of Girondin deputies from the National Convention and the Federalist Revolts that followed
The Girondins reached their downfall with the arrest and execution of 22 of their leaders, marking a somber episode of the Reign of Terror
Following the fall of Robespierre, the Girondins were posthumously recognized as champions of liberty and reintegrated into the National Convention and the Directory regime
The ideological battle between the Girondins and the Montagnards reflected the broader struggle between moderate and radical elements in the French Revolution, and the Girondins' legacy continues to be honored as defenders of liberty
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Originally part of the ______ Club's moderate wing, the Girondins were proponents of democratic reforms and a ______ system for more local self-governance.
Jacobin
federalist
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Girondins vs. Jacobins: Distinction
Girondins split from Jacobin Club around 1791, differing in revolutionary war views and federalism.
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Girondins' Role in Legislative Developments
Girondins were pivotal in Revolution's law-making, proposing a new Constitution to National Convention in 1793.
