The October Days Flashcards
1
Q
why did it happen
A
- Louis was indecisive and uncooperative as the NA gave him the suspensory veto to curb his power
- in October he was summoning troops back to Paris and fear that the Assembly would close down grew
- LXVI held a banquet to celebrate the return of the Kings Flander regiment in late September
2
Q
what happened
A
- 5 October, 6-7k with the majority of women went to Versailles from Paris and Lafayette followed with eh NG as a precaution
- crowd gained admittance and pressed LXVI for action
- he promised to provide more grain, accept the AD and DoM
3
Q
what was the aftermath
A
- after some of his guards were killed and heads of pikes were, he agreed to move the family to Paris in the Tuileries Palace
- 6 October the Royal family was escorted to Paris by a mob of women and NG
- Two weeks later the NA moved to Paris