2.4- Flight To Varennes And The Champ De Mars Massacre Flashcards
What power would Louis have when the new constitution became law?
Only the right to appoint ministers and a veto over new laws for five years
What was Marie Antoinette committed to?
Restoring the absolute monarchy with all its old powers
What happened in March 1791?
The pope condemned the civil constitution of the clergy
What did Louis think about the priests who had sworn the oath to the constitution?
He saw them as despicable
What did Louis do as 1791 went on?
He was avoiding church services where mass was celebrated by a priest who had sworn the oath
What happened in April 1791?
The royal family tried to leave Paris to spend Easter at Saint Cloud
What did Parisian crowds do when the royal family tried to leave for Easter?
They prevented them from leaving and the national guard ignored orders to clear the way
What happened in June 1791?
Louis made plans to flee Paris with his family and join loyal troops at Montmedy
Who were the loyal troops under the command of?
Royalist general de Bouille
Why did Louis want to flee paris?
He believed he would be able to negotiate with the national constituent assembly from there from a position of strength
What happened on the 20th June 1791?
Louis and his family fled the Tuileries palace in disguise
Who were Louis and his family disguised as?
Louis was disguised as a valet and Marie as a nurse
What did Louis insist on driving?
A heavy coach driven by six horses as he didn’t want to be separated from his family
What did Marie Antoinette reward a helpful official?
Silver dishes
Who recognised Louis?
A postmaster at sainte-menehould
