French National Convention

The French National Convention was a governing body that ruled France from 1792 to 1795 during the French Revolution. It replaced the monarchy after King Louis XVI was overthrown and declared France a republic. The Convention was responsible for major decisions, including the execution of the king, the Reign of Terror, and the creation of new laws to shape a democratic society. It was composed mainly of radical revolutionaries, and its leadership helped guide France through a tumultuous period of political upheaval.