The fourth year of freedom, Year I of the Republic

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Two approaches to regeneration are emerging, a 'spontaneous and miraculous', the other 'interventionist and laborious'. This distinction does not coincide with the partisan divisions. The building becomes laborious and more credible. "We are destined to play the main role of a revolution in Europe" said Carra.

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[...] Direction du Tourisme (French government's tourism agency). http://www.tourisme.gouv.fr/fr/z2/stat/tis/att00018288/TIS_EVE2007_2008-5.pdf. Retrieved 2008-06-05. (French) Elizabeth M. Hallam & Judith Everard Capetian France 937-1328, chapter 1 "The origins of Western Francia" page "What did the name Francia mean in the tenth and eleventh centuries? It still retained a wide general use; both Byzantine and western writers at the time of the crusades described the western forces as Franks. But it was also taking on more specific meanings. From 911 onwards the west Frankish king was known as the Rex Francorum -king of the Franks- and the name Francia could be used to describe his kingdom, as it was also used by the east Frankish, or German, kingdom . [...]

[...] The old and the new in art The route of David demonstrates the artists' contribution to regeneration. The temptation is strong to mark a break with the ancient world. At the same time, many revolutionaries were afraid to behave as barbarians, and wish to retain the masterpieces of the past. The need for public education In September 1791, Talleyrand has a training plan covering all school ages. The aim is to ensure the triumph of the Constitution. Condorcet took part in the consideration of the project. [...]

[...] The Counter-Revolution It is the most radical rejection of the Revolution. It is the rejection of all the changes since the spring of 1789, and offers maintenance pure and simple of the Old Regime. It offers a reversal of the revolutionary ideal regenerator, and explains the Revolution by a philosophical-Masonic conspiracy. For or against the Revolution: the actual divisions, but complex The dissemination of popular societies, the patriotic mobilization, the rise of agrarian favored the revolutionary movement. Conversely, rejection of specific aspects of the Revolution (eviction of refractory priests, terms of sale of national property, etc . [...]

[...] The terms of sale of national assets is another issue. Within months, between the tenth and third of the land could change hands. In most regions, the middle class and wealthy rural gained the largest share of the property. Those who are not independent are entitled only to small lots. The transfer of ownership does not allow the mass of peasants access to economic independence. Furthermore, MEPs reject an equal sharing of generalized land. Dividing lines and violence The French divided At the top Since June 1789, some thought he should stop the Revolution Mounier). [...]

[...] It should be free and compulsory? A public monopoly is desirable? The answers are not driven by partisan affiliations. Privileges of rights The proclamation of human The approach and its challenges The Revolution did not invent human rights from scratch. The inspiration of England's seventeenth and John Locke is indisputable. The Declaration is based on natural rights, individual freedom and equality before the law. These points lead to many questions. What to do with Jews, Protestants, slaves, men of color, oppressed peoples? [...]