The Jacobin Club

• Established in late 1789 after the Constituent Assembly was forced to move to Paris.
• It aimed to preserve the gains of the revolution, as well as ensuring the stability of the city, in order to protect the property and interests of the bourgeoisie.
• Charged high entrance fees and tended to be supported by wealthy liberal constitutional monarchists. It was very popular with 1200 members in Paris.
• Led by Robespierre.
• After the flight to Varennes, Robespierre set up a revolution to demand the removal of the king.