REACTION STAGE
The Moderates React (1794-1798)
Former members of the National Assembly turn on Robespierre, he’s executed (7-28-94)
People are sick of the killing and disorder
The terror did not help to advance the revolution
Food prices still out of control
1795 – The National Assembly writes a new constitution
Much of the power given to intellectuals
Five-man directory formed
Army again under control of the Paris government
Other countries still threaten France for fear of spreading revolution