The Paris Revolt of 13 Vendemiaire 1795 was an uprising by Royalists of France against the French government of President Timothee Ninon, caused by advances of manufacturing technology and high taxes.
Background[]
As the strike had failed to government acquiescense to their demands, the people of Dijon began smashing machinery and rioted in the streets. They protested at the continuing advances of manufacturing technology at the perceived expense of the workers and their livelihoods. The supply post was burnt and the people of Paris began to rise in tension against the government, maddened at taxes as well as clamor for reform. Not one person was killed in the riot, but the government took the threat seriously and sent Napoleon Bonaparte to quell the disturbance.
Revolt[]
The people of Paris had no troops to keep public order high, so Napoleon marched an army into the city and the presence of armed soldiers increased the happiness of the wealthy and poor people of the city. 500 of the rioters were killed by grapeshot, and the riots in Paris ended as Napoleon reinstated order. As a reward, he would be given command of the Army of Italy.