Origins Of War And The War Flashcards
Why did the Austrians feel they needed to support the king?
After the failed attempt to leave France during the flight to varennes 21st June 1791
When was the declaration of Pillnitz?
27th August 1791
Who declared Pillnitz?
Austrian Emperor Leopold II and Frederick William III of Prussia
What did the declaration of Pillnitz involve?
A statement to say that Austria and Prussia were willing to restore the french monarchy
How was the threat of emigrees building up?
By the end of 1791 there were an estimated 60% of pre revolutionary army officers amongst the emigrees in neighbouring countries
When did the new legislative assembly first meet?
October 1st 1791
When was the decree against emigrees put forward?
9th November 1791
When was the decree against refractory priests and what did it involve?
29th November decree demanding all refractory priests take an oath of loyalty or they will be treated as traitors
What was the kings reaction to the decrees
November 1791 He used his suspensory vetos against them
within the brissotins (Girondins) who supported and who was against war?
Jaques-Pierre Brissot supported
Robespierre was against it
When did war break out
20th April 1792
When did war break out
20th April 1792
What decree was passed on 27th May 1792
Deportation of refractory priests
What decree was passed on the 29th May 1792
Ordered disbanding of the kings guard
8th June decree
Set up a federee camp of 20,000 volunteers from all over France
What was Louis’s response to the decrees put forward in May/June 1792?
Used his suspensory vetos against them
What was Louis’s response to the decrees put forward in May/June 1792?
Used his suspensory vetos against them
February 1792 alliance
Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II and Frederick William I of Prussia sign a
treaty of alliance.
20th April 1792
France declares war on Austria and Prussia
Start of the war of first coalition
La patrie en danger
Produced due to fear of advancing troops
Lafayette takes over army of the north
When was the Brunswick manifesto declared?
What was it?
25th July 1792
Declared by Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, who commanded the Austro-Prussian army. It was a warning to the French revolutionaries, stating that if King Louis XVI and his family were harmed, Paris would face severe reprisals, including destruction and mass executions.
November 1792
Victory by Dumouriez at Jemappes (Austrian-Netherlands)
Edict of fraternity is issued
What was the edict of fraternity?
It proclaimed France’s support for revolutionary movements in other countries, inviting oppressed peoples to rise against their monarchs and promising French military and political assistance.
February 1793
France declares war on Britain and the United Provinces
Rebellion in the Vendee
March 1793
Spain declares war on France
June 1793
British blockade of ports begins
