What is the Meaning & Definition of Gironde
As we know, the French Revolution was a moment hinge on the political history of humanity. Not only by the consequences that would leave in the matter but also by the implication that it generated in citizenship. And how all hot process generated friendships and rivalries between the various postures and factions. Meanwhile, one of them has been that of the Gironde, as he is called to a political group that had its origin in France, precisely at the behest of the French Revolution. Called them to supporters and legislators of this political group as Girondists. The denomination was closely linked to the geographical origin of most of the members of this faction who were originating in the French Department of Gironde, located in the South of France.
The Girondists were characterized by its position rather moderate and federalist, representing the interests of the high bourgeoisie and middle, being largely rich bourgeois, merchants, and intellectuals.
On the sidewalk in front to the Girondists were the Highlanders, better known as Jacobins, a group in comparison with them rather radical, who intended to establish a regime of terror for those who did not accept the proposals promoting. For the first time of the National Convention, both sides, mountain and Gironde, maintained heavy fighting.
However, it is important to note that the Jacobins also came from the middle class, many of them were merchants and professional, and despite differences that faced them in terms of interests and the means used to achieve the purposes, both groups agreed to fight the Royal monarchy, against the privileges of the nobility and the imposition of liberal principles.
The girondin faction had the support of the French provinces and although they do not comulgaban with the power of the King if they propose a suitable Alliance with the monarch and the nobility, but limited its authorities and benefits. What if were not willing to give was to grant you say to the poor since they didn't want to lose their benefits.
Jacobin or Montagnard supported them the Council and the people of Paris and it intended to eradicate the monarchy and the establishment of the vote for all social classes without exceptions.
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The Girondists were characterized by its position rather moderate and federalist, representing the interests of the high bourgeoisie and middle, being largely rich bourgeois, merchants, and intellectuals.
On the sidewalk in front to the Girondists were the Highlanders, better known as Jacobins, a group in comparison with them rather radical, who intended to establish a regime of terror for those who did not accept the proposals promoting. For the first time of the National Convention, both sides, mountain and Gironde, maintained heavy fighting.
However, it is important to note that the Jacobins also came from the middle class, many of them were merchants and professional, and despite differences that faced them in terms of interests and the means used to achieve the purposes, both groups agreed to fight the Royal monarchy, against the privileges of the nobility and the imposition of liberal principles.
The girondin faction had the support of the French provinces and although they do not comulgaban with the power of the King if they propose a suitable Alliance with the monarch and the nobility, but limited its authorities and benefits. What if were not willing to give was to grant you say to the poor since they didn't want to lose their benefits.
Jacobin or Montagnard supported them the Council and the people of Paris and it intended to eradicate the monarchy and the establishment of the vote for all social classes without exceptions.
Article contributed by the team of collaborators.