National Convention facts for kids
The National Convention was an important meeting group in France. It met from September 21, 1792, to October 26, 1795. This was the third main assembly during the French Revolution. It took over from the Legislative Assembly and helped create the First French Republic.
The first big decision of the National Convention was to end the monarchy. This meant France would no longer have a king. After King Louis XVI was removed from power, a new government was needed. This new government would write a new constitution for France.
How the Convention Started
It was decided that all French men aged 25 or older could vote. This was new because it didn't matter if they were rich or poor. The men who won these votes became members of the National Convention. They would serve for one year, and then new elections would be held.
What the Convention Did
The National Convention became known as the most radical part of the French Revolution. This means they wanted big, fast changes. They took land from the rich Nobility (the nobles) and sold it to peasants (farmers and common people).
The Convention made many tough decisions. They were responsible for the execution of many people by guillotine. In 1793, they decided that King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette should be executed.
Images for kids
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Fall of the Girondins
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Constitution of the French People from June 24, 1793
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The Death of Marat by Jacques-Louis David, 1793
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The fall of Robespierre
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Day of 1 Prairial Year III
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Constitution of the French Republic from August 22, 1795
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Napoleon Bonaparte quelling of the Royalist revolt 13 Vendémiaire, in front of the Église Saint-Roch, rue Saint-Honoré.
See also
In Spanish: Convención Nacional (Revolución francesa) para niños
