Overthrow of the Monarchy Flashcards
What did the Declaration of the Rights of man remove?
King’s absolute autonomy, making the execution an inevitable consequence.
What could Louis no longer be considered as?
A hostage or as leverage in negotiations with the invading forces.
When/where did the ‘iron chest’ incident take place?
In November 1792, took place at the
Tuileries Palace.
When/where did the ‘iron chest’ incident take place?
In November 1792, took place at the
Tuileries Palace.
What was Louis considered as?
A traitor, trying to agitate insurrection.
When was Louis arrested and where was he sent?
13 August 1792 and sent to the
Temple, an ancient fortress in Paris that was used as a prison.
When was Louis arrested and where was he sent?
13 August 1792 and sent to the
Temple, an ancient fortress in Paris that was used as a prison.
What happened on 21 September?
The National Assembly declared France to be a Republic and abolished the monarchy. Louis was lost his titles and honours, and from this date was known as Citizen Louis Capet.
What was he charged with at trial?
Treason.
Who would the evidence be tried by?
National Convention, composed of 721 deputies.
What were the 3 questions the convention would be voting on?
- Is Louis guilty?
- Should there be an appeal to the people?
- What punishment, if guilty, should he suffer?
When did the convention vote on the verdict?
On 15 January 1793. Given overwhelming evidence of Louis’s collusion with the invaders, the verdict was surely a foregone conclusion.
What happened at 7am on Louis’ structured app?
- Confided last wishes to the priest
- Royal seal was to go to the Dauphin and his wedding ring to the Queen.
- He did not see his family.
What happened at 10am on Louis’ structured app?
- The carriage arrived at Place de la Révolution and proceeded to an area where a scaffold had
been erected - space surrounded by guns and drums, and by a
crowd carrying pikes and bayonets.
Why was Louis’ speech hard to understand?
The noise of the drums made this difficult.
