Lesson 7 Flashcards
When did the Flight To Varennes take place
21st June 1791
Why did Louis XVI attempt to flee
The death of Mirabeau.
The loss of power which took place in 1789.
Strong apall towards the Civil Constitution.
What happened during the Flight to Varennes
Louis plan was to reach Belgium and find asylum due to being ruled by Austria.
How was Louis XVI caught
Louis and his family only travelled 160km from Paris before being caught by a postmaster.
How did the Flight To the Varennes cause fear
Caused fear that the royalists were planning to restore the kings power
When did the Cordieliers demand for the king the step down
17th July 1791
How big was the crowd that the Cordeliers gathered to demand the king to step down
50,000
How did the demands of the Cordeliers turn into violence
There were rumours that royalists spies started a riot
How did Lafayette disperse the crowd
He used 10,000 strong National Guard to disperse the crowd
What did key figures do in response to the declaration of martial law
Danton, Desmoulins and Marat went into hiding
