<P> The Plain was a third faction during the Convention . Though some historians consider these men to be closely associated with the Girondins , the Plain was much more centrist in their ideals . The Plain held the largest group of deputies and derived their name from their place on the floor of the Convention . During the start of the Convention , they sided with the Girondins , however , as it progressed and the Montagnards began to push for the execution of Louis , the Plain began to side with them . </P>
<P> The Plain was a third faction during the Convention . Though some historians consider these men to be closely associated with the Girondins , the Plain was much more centrist in their ideals . The Plain held the largest group of deputies and derived their name from their place on the floor of the Convention . During the start of the Convention , they sided with the Girondins , however , as it progressed and the Montagnards began to push for the execution of Louis , the Plain began to side with them . </P>
who were the three groups fighting for power in the national convention
who were the three groups fighting for power in the national convention
The Plain the Girondins the Montagnards
The Plain the Girondins the Montagnards