4-6. Not in White Gloves

History Accounts

France confiscates church property in an effort to help pay for the nation's expenses and debt. The National Assembly forces the clergy to sign loyalty oaths, and imposes additional church reforms. These cause a schism in the church and with the the nation. The National Assembly continues to assiduously work toward a National Constitution. Meanwhile, the nation's fiscal affairs continue to deteriorate. The period of 1790 thru 1791, sees the rise of political clubs and factions within the National Assembly on the future direction of the revolution and the nation.
The presence of armed red guards throughout China creates a tidal wave of fear, death, and destruction. The revolution takes a xenophobic turn, and there is open hostility to all foreigners. The revolution spins out of control forcing Chairman Mao, with the help of the military, to disarm the rebels. By 1969, China resembles a military dictatorship. Despite these events the Cult of Mao rises.

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