With which of the following was Brissot NOT associated?
The Thermidorian Reaction
The Reign of Terror
The Committee of Public Safety
The Society of the Friends of the Blacks
Answer
Unlike his fellow Girondins, Brissot was not a member of the Society of the Friends of the Blacks. This society, formed in 1788, aimed to abolish slavery and promote racial equality. Robespierre, another prominent revolutionary, was also affiliated with the organization, which contributed to their shared views on the importance of human rights.
Revolutionary Voyage: Unraveling the Life of Jacques Pierre Brissot
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