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Girondins Alienate Parisian Radicals
- Girondins positioned themselves as enemies of Paris and tried to move the Convention away.
- Their opposition to radical Parisian factions made them targets for purge by the enraged sans-culottes.
Danton’s Political Shift and Survival
- The Girondins’ attempt to impeach Danton failed, cementing his position on the Committee of Public Safety.
- Danton aimed for revolutionary unity, distancing from radical street politics despite pressures.
Marat’s Acquittal and Popular Support
- Jean Paul Marat was impeached but publicly acquitted, celebrated by the sans-culottes.
- His triumph symbolized revolutionary legitimacy favoring radicals over moderates.