The crisis of the summer of 1792 was a major turning-point of the Revolution.
By overthrowing the monarchy, the popular movement had effectively issued a challenge to the whole of Europe; internally, the declaration of war and overthrow of the monarchy radicalized the Revolution.
If the Revolution was to survive it would have to call on all of the nation's reserves.

A second revolution had, indeed, occurred, ushering in universal suffrage for men and, in effect, a republic.
However, it did not have the warm and virtually unanimous support that the nation had offered the first.
Events since 1789 had brought difference and divisions: many had followed the refractory priests; of those who remained loyal to the revolution some criticized 10 August while others stood by, fearing the day's aftermath.
Those who had participated in the insurrection or who approved it were few in number, a minority resolved to crush counter-revolution by any means.
The crisis of the summer of 1792 was a major turning-point of the Revolution. By overthrowing the monarchy, the popular movement had effectively issued a challenge to the whole of Europe; internally, the declaration of war and overthrow of the monarchy radicalized the Revolution. If the Revolution was to survive it would have to call on all of the nation's reserves.
A second revolution had, indeed, occurred, ushering in universal suffrage for men and, in effect, a republic. However, it did not have the warm and virtually unanimous support that the nation had offered the first. Events since 1789 had brought difference and divisions: many had followed the refractory priests; of those who remained loyal to the revolution some criticized 10 August while others stood by, fearing the day's aftermath. Those who had participated in the insurrection or who approved it were few in number, a minority resolved to crush counter-revolution by any means.
Insurrection of 10 August 1792