Causes of the War? Flashcards
What was the Declaration of Pilnitz?
A statement from Austria and Prussia in support from Louis saying that they wanted the monarch restored and that they were willing to use force?
When was Pilnitz issued?
27 August 1791
Why did Louis push for war?
He thought France would lose and that Austria would therefore restore him as an absolute ruler
What did Marie Antoinette do to help cause the war?
Wrote to Leopold 2 to ask him to declare war
Austrian Committee
Who were the Brissotins?
A group of pro-war deputies who merged with the Girondins to push for war
Why did the Brissotins want war?
Extend revolutionary ideals abroad
Expose counter-revolutionaries
Consolidate the new regime
Loot territory to help with debt
Which army commanders pushed for war?
Lafayette and Dumoriez
Why did the army commanders push for war?
To strengthen Louis authority
To increase their prestige as generals
Who opposed the war?
Robespierre
Why did some oppose the war?
They felt that France should sort out its internal problems before it starts a war
Wasn’t confident in ability to win
Cost
How many army officers had emigrated by 1791
60%
How important was Pilnitz?
Not very as it wasn’t taken seriously, and wasn’t serious
It wasn’t debated in the Assembly and was barely circulated
When did France declare war?
April 1792
