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Camille Desmoulins publishes the first issue of Le Vieux Cordelier. He favors the ideas of Danton, urging peace negotiations with foreign powers and an end to the official Terror. December 5, 1793

Ceremonial destruction of plates used for printing assignats. February 18, 1796

Charlotte Corday assassinates Marat. July 13, 1793

Chateaubriand publishes Atala. April 12, 1801

Chateaubriand publishes The Genius of Christianity. April 14, 1802

Cisalpine republic set up at Milan by France. July 9, 1797

Committee of Public Safety created by the Convention, attempting to deal with the radical movements of the Enragés, food shortages and riots, the revolt in the Vendée and in Brittany, recent defeats of its armies, and the desertion of its commanding general. This committee is charged with carrying out a policy of "terrorizing" all of France’s enemies within and without. April 6, 1793

Constitution of 1793 is accepted by the Convention to be voted on in a national referendum. June 24, 1793

Constitution of the Year III and Two Thirds Law approved. August 22, 1795

Constitution of the Year X (16 Thermidor Year X). August 4, 1802