Thermidorian reforms

Question 1

What was the law of revolutionary government?

Answer 1

24th August- complete re organisation of structures and systems of government. Revolutionary committees reduced to one per department, central government put in the hand of 16 committees. Reduced power of CPS

Question 2

What happened to Paris Commune?

Answer 2

Power was drastically reduced

Question 3

When were the Jacobin club closed?

Answer 3

12 November 1794

Question 4

What changes were made in terms of the justice system?

Answer 4

• 1st August Law of Priairial was repealed

- 10th August Revolutionary tribunal was re organised

Question 5

What did the repeal of the Law of General Maximum do?

Answer 5

removed the imposition of the maximum prices which were often seen as ineffective especially in rural areas.

Question 6

What was the state of French society and political system by 1795?

Answer 6

Toleration of all religions proclaimed
Representatives en mission abolished
Revolutionary Tribunals Abolished
Law of Suspects repealed

Question 7

What was the impact of the repeal of the law of general maximum?

Answer 7

Assignat dropped to 8% of 1790 value: this is after 48% rise following 29th September Law of General Maximum