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Following the revolution of 1789, Robespierre gained high rank in the French legislature and began work on the [[freedom of the press]] and the emancipation of Protestants and Jews.  

Following the revolution of 1789, Robespierre gained high rank in the French legislature and began work on the [[freedom of the press]] and the emancipation of Protestants and Jews.  

In 1791 the King attempted to flee from Paris and France, in roder to raise a foriegn army to invade France and restore the previous [[Absolute Monarchy]]. The King was caught, and his actions led to disbelief amongst many of his supporters.

In 1791 the King attempted to flee from [[Paris]] and France, in roder to raise a foriegn army to invade France and restore the previous [[Absolute Monarchy]]. The King was caught, and his actions led to disbelief amongst many of his supporters.

This led Robespierre, who had never preiously done so, to question the monarchy. He declared "ni monarchiste ni républicain" ("neither monarchist nor republican"). This position of no longer supporting the King, but stopping short of supporting a Republic was not unusual at the time.

This led Robespierre, who had never preiously done so, to question the monarchy. He declared "ni monarchiste ni républicain" ("neither monarchist nor republican"). This position of no longer supporting the King, but stopping short of supporting a Republic was not unusual at the time.