History A-Level
Political factionalism and purges
What Political factionalism and purges means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Political factionalism and purges
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The execution of Danton and other political factions created pervasive fear within the Convention, culminating in the coup of Thermidor.
Topics that use Political factionalism and purges
- 2H France in Revolution, 1774–1815 (A-level only) – The emergence and spread of the Terror, September 1792–1795 (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Centralisation of power
- Centralisation of state power
- External threats vs internal politics
- Factional conflict
- Ideological extremism
- Ideology vs Pragmatism
- Justice and retribution
- Political radicalisation
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