Why was there a Revolt
in the Vendee?
in the Vendee?
1.The need for 300,000 French troops
for the war effort.
for the war effort.
2.Rural peasantry still highly taxed.
3.Resentment of the Civil Constitution
the Clergy.
the Clergy.
4.Peasants had failed to benefit from
the sale of church lands.
the sale of church lands.
TARGETS:
Local government officials
National Guardsmen
Jurying priests
National Guardsmen
Jurying priests