This post is a collection of facts about the Paris Commune (1871). There are 8 facts listed below. Source:
Wikipedia
- French revolutionaries seized power in parts of Paris
- Lasted March 18th - May 28th
- Preceded by the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War
- Policies included closure of all Catholic churches, self-policing, rent reduction, worker controlled enterprises
- French army invaded May 21st and recaptured Paris
- Between 10,000 to 20,000 Communards killed
- 43,522 Communards taken as prisoners
- 13,500 found guilty and 95 executed