French Revolution: Liberty and Perspectives

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What did liberty mean in the context of the French Revolution?

Freedom, fairness, and a sense of brotherhood among all citizens.

What did Robespierre believe should be the focus of the war during the French Revolution?

The war should be against the tyranny and enemies of liberty.

How did Camille Desmoulins criticize Robespierre's view of liberty?

He criticized Robespierre for comparing liberty to a child that needs to go through a phase of discipline until it attains maturity.

According to Camille Desmoulins, what did liberty mean?

<p>Happiness, justice, reason, and freedom to do anything based on justice and equality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did liberty mean to the people during the French Revolution?

<p>Freedom, fairness, and a sense of brotherhood among all citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was liberty perceived during the reign of terror?

<p>Liberty was confusing because the leaders wanted to protect the revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Robespierre's speech at the convention on February 7, 1794?

<p>He emphasized that the war should be against the tyranny, and people who were enemies of liberty must be eliminated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Robespierre's approach to liberty?

<p>Eliminating the enemies of liberty and waging war against tyranny.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Camille Desmoulins define liberty?

<p>As the freedom to do anything based on principles of justice and equality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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