- Established the republic: The Jacobins played a key role in the overthrow of the French monarchy and the establishment of the French First Republic in 1792.
- Reign of Terror: The Jacobins implemented the Reign of Terror from September 1793 to July 1794, a period of intense repression and violence aimed at suppressing counter-revolutionaries and enemies of the revolution.
- Social reforms: The Jacobins enacted several social reforms, such as the abolition of slavery in the French colonies, the redistribution of land to peasants, and the establishment of a public education system.
- Military victories: The Jacobins led France to several military victories against the European powers that were trying to restore the monarchy, including the Battle of Valmy in 1792 and the Battle of Fleurus in 1794.
Goals of Jacobins:
- Preserve the revolution: The Jacobins were committed to preserving the gains of the French Revolution and preventing the restoration of the monarchy or the rise of a dictatorship.
- Establish a democratic republic: The Jacobins sought to create a democratic republic based on the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
- Spread the revolution to other countries: The Jacobins believed that the French Revolution should inspire other countries to overthrow their oppressive governments and establish their own republics.