october days Flashcards
Why did Louis XVI oppose the August Decrees and the Declaration of the Rights of Man?
Louis XVI opposed the August Decrees and the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
What was the suspensive veto granted to Louis XVI?
He was granted a suspensive veto, allowing him to delay laws (except financial ones) for up to 4 years.
Why did Louis XVI summon the Flanders regiment in October 1789?
In October 1789, he summoned the loyal Flanders regiment and held a banquet for them.
What happened at the banquet for the Flanders regiment that angered Parisians?
Soldiers at the banquet trampled revolutionary cockades and replaced them with white ribbons, sparking outrage in Paris.
What was the main demand of the women who marched from Paris to Versailles?
On October 5th, a crowd of women stormed the Paris Commune demanding bread, then marched to Versailles with 6-7k women and 20k National Guard under Lafayette.
How did Louis XVI respond to the demands of the October Days protesters?
They stormed the National Assembly hall, forcing Louis to agree to provide grain to Paris and accept the AD and DotRoM.
Why did the crowd storm Marie Antoinette’s apartments during the October Days?
Some of the crowd stormed the royal apartments, threatening Marie Antoinette, but she escaped.
Where was Louis XVI forced to live after the October Days, and how did he describe his situation?
On October 6th, Louis and his family were forced to move to the Tuileries Palace in Paris, where he felt like a prisoner.
What happened to the National Assembly after the October Days?
The National Assembly was also moved to Paris to be kept under the watchful eye of the people.
Why was the October Days march significant in the context of the revolution?
The October Days demonstrated the power of popular action and was the second journée of the revolution.
