The Jacobins

The Jacobins

 

The Jacobins were a pivotal point in the French Revolution, displaying how the revolution developed through their views. They were the most famous/prominent and influential party during the French Revolution. The Jacobins marked the creation of the republic. They were in large power for a little over a year, passing legislation, and executing opponents during the Reign of Terror. They exhibited violence and once they were overthrown, The Jacobins were executed by many because of the way they ran France and their own people.
Associated with "revolutionary politics" and "innovative ideas", The Jacobins had a reputation for being radical and encouraging of patriotism, often through violence. The Jacobins "club" had thousands of members, with 900 clubs all across France that supported the views of the leader. The club consisted mostly of deputies who’d use the meetings for planning, or professional men who had jobs and were or were seen as prosperous. The club was also used as a place where politically minded Frenchmen discussed current politics. Before 1793, they changed their name to Society of the Jacobins, Friends of Liberty and Equality. It had soon acquired some democratic character and it became more popular as it reflected more views and demands of Parisian working and Artisan class.
By the time the revolutionary dictatorship began, The Jacobins had been instituted as a local instrument in the Reign of Terror (1793). The Jacobins fell later in 1794, only to have a brief revival of spirit in 1795 –later. That was quickly ceased as France became more stable.


The Jacobins came into true power (They had already been wreaking havoc and controlling the masses) when they supported the ordering of the Kings execution. They had won and the terror had truly just begun. The Jacobins, although with views for the people, encouraged so much violence and angst in France there was no possible way for them to stay in power too long. That is when it ended, the supported yet "evil" Jacobins were done and were even sought after for execution. The reign was over.

This fist is a symbol of revolution and that’s what the Jacobins were for. They were very violent and the fist represents uprising and violence, but also hope in the eyes of evil. The Jacobins sent many who defied them to their deaths, but hey were there for the people of France, with a large majority of citizen support behind them. This image depicts the "goal" or role of the Jacobins club. The black colour represents a darkness during the revolution. The fist is a good representation of the Jacobins and the revolution.

 Facts:

- Founded 1789, dissolved 1794

- Part of left-wing politics, to support social quality

- Opposed monarchy, in favour of revolution

- Supported some of the more violent acts in the Revolution.

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Sources:http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299007/Jacobin-Club

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobin

https://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255/kat_anna/jacobins.html