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When was the Mantua Conference and what was decided in it?

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Spring 1791, that the European leaders were to aid Louis.

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When and who issued the Padua Circular?

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6 July 1791, Leopold the Austrian Emperor.

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What did the Padua Circular call for?

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Co-operation to ‘restore the liberty and honour of the Mot Christian King and his family.’ To protect the King if crimes were committed against him.

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What was issued on 27 August 1791?

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The Declaration of Pillnitz

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Who issued the Declaration of Pillnitz and what was stated in it?

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Emperor Leopold of Austria and Frederick of Prussia. Threatened that unless Louis’ power was restored the Europeans would unite and take up arms.
Increased the prospect of war.

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Why was there support for the war?

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Unite the French people, spread the flame of revolution.

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What formed from a split in the Jacobin club in early 1792?

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The Brissotins, moved rom seperate premises.

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When was the fall in influence of the Feuillants shown? Why did this happen?

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9 March 1792: Dismissed from Kings ministry and replaced by Brissotins. The Feuillants were dismissed due to them being accused of treason by the Assembly.

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Who become Minister of the Interior and Minister for Foreign Affairs after 9 March 1792?

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Roland, Dumouriez

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When did the Legislative Assembly almost unanimously declare war on Austria?

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20 April 1792

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Why did Louis support the war?

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If France lost he would be restored. If Austria lost he would have shown himself to be a true supporter.

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Why was the beginning of the war effort disastrous?

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Untrained officers. Over 3000, a third of the officer corps had emigrated. Many troops were undisciplined and did not trust their officers.
Defective equipment and short supply of ammunition.

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Why were economic problems occurring in France, who was blamed for it?

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1791 harvest was poor leading to inflation.
Deregulation of the grain trade.
Counter-revolutionaries were blamed.

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Besides the court, who came under attack in Paris?

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Rich members of the bourgeoisie for hoarding their wealth and depriving the masses of food.

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What did Heberts newspaper, Le Pere Duchesne, call on the sans-culottes to do?

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Attack those in power as a patriotic duty.

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Who was Jacques Roux and what program did he advocate?

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Leader of Enragés, demanded that those who deprived the poor of food be brought to justice, right to subsistence.

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What had caused the National Guard to become a more militant force?

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Opened up to passive citizens.

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What happened on 8 June 1792?

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Assembly publishes a decree forming the Fédérés, enlisted further 20,000 men to defend the capital and allow soldiers to be released at the front.

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How did the Brissotins and the King see the Federes?

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Brissotins saw them as defenders of Paris, to Louis they represented a force which might be used against him.

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Why did Louis dismiss Roland and Girondin ministers?

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On 13 June 1792, Roland write a threatening letter in response to the Kings ability to delay two important decrees. (Formation of the Federes and decrees issued to deport non-during priests)

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What was the view of the Kings ability to veto in June 1792?

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Seen as toxic and treasonous.

22
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How many demonstrators marched to the Hotel de Ville on the protest of 20 June 1792?

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8000

23
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Where did protestors move from the Assembly on the protest of 20 June?

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The Tuileries Palace

24
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How did the King emerge from the 20th of June?

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Popular. He remained calm and put on his red hat, although did not capitulate to the crowds demands.

25
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Why were there protests on 20 June?

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INSTIGATED BY CORDELIERS. Demanded the recall of the Brissotin/Girondin ministry and condemned the kings power of veto.

26
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What were the consequences of the protest of 20 June?

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A petition with 20,000 signatures condemned the demonstration at the Tuileries was presented at the Assembly. Lafayette was supported in his speech which condemned the protest. Pétion was suspended from his post. Pro-royalist members of the National Guard volunteered at the Tuileries.

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When was the La Patrie en Danger decreed?

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11 July 1792

28
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What was in the La Patrie en Danger?

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Assembly declared France in danger and that all citizens must sacrifice themselves for its defence. ‘Make haste citizens, save liberty and avenge your glory.’

29
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When did the Assembly issue the order for pikes to be made and distributed to citizens? Who did this increase the threat to?

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1 August 1792. Increased the threat to the royals, non-during clergy, nobility, those who did not show open patriotism.

30
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When was the Brunswick Manifesto issued?

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25 July 1792

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What was in the Brunswick Manifesto?

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Attempts to frighten the French from harming the royals.
Their goal was to ‘terminate anarchy in the interior of France’ and to give the king ‘the security and liberty of which he is deprived.’

32
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Why did the Manifesto back fire in its attempts to scare the French off from fighting the King?

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It solidified the view the king was conspiring against the revolution.

33
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When did Prussian and Austrian forces move into France?

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Prussia: 16 August 1792
Austria: 19 August 1792

34
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When did the stronghold of Verdun fall? How far was the enemy from Paris?

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2 September 1792. 225km

35
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When did a meeting of Parisians and Federes take place in the Champ de Mars that demanded the abdication of the King?

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6 August 1792

36
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When was the Revolutionary Commune established in Paris and what did it control?

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9 August 1792. Controlled the National Guard and Federe soldiers.

37
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When was The Storming of the Tuileries? Who ordered it?

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10 August 1792. ORDERED BY THE REVOLUTIONARY COMMUNE.

38
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Who stormed the Tuileries?

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20,000 sans-culottes. Feders and National Guards.

39
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What was the effect of the storming of the Tuileries?

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Swiss guards massacred. National Assembly could not keep the monarchy. NA recognises Commune has more power than them. Monarchy imprisoned in the Temple of Reason.

40
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When was Barnave and other Feuillants arrested?

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19 August 1792

41
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What were the Contributing Factors to the Storming of the Tuileries?

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Actions of Louis XVI (suspensive veto on the deportation of non-during priests and drafting of the feeders) dismissal of Roland.
Actions of Lafayette: his letter sent to the Assembly demanding the restraint of the Jacobins. La Patrie en Danger: Violent rhetoric. Brunswick Manifesto: directly threatens Paris.

42
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How did William Doyle described the Storming of the Tuileries?

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‘Long awaited trial of strength; between the Legislative Assembly and the Commune, in which Louis was the chief victim. ‘Few believed that he would ever sit on the throne again, unless with foreign aid.’

43
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What did two thirds of the Assembly following the Storming of the Tuileries do?

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Went into hiding because they were constitutional monarchists.

44
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What was Danton’s appointment after the Storming of the Tuileries?

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Minister for Justice.

45
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What happened on 11 August 1792?

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Pressure from the Revolutionary Commune makes the Assembly set a date for its dissolution and had the election of a National Convention take place within 6 weeks on the basis of UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE.

46
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Why was some of the most radical legislation passed from 11 August to 20 September 1792?

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Because the Assembly took instructions from the Commune.

47
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When were feudal dues abolished without compensation?

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25 August 1792

48
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What was the decree passed on the Assembly’s last day? When was this?

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Divorce law that gave women ‘remarkably broad grounds for leaving an unhappy or meaningless marriage.’ 20 September 1792

49
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When did the Assembly order the deportation of non juring priests the second time?

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23 August 1792. Enemy is close to paris

50
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When did the Assembly pass a decree ordering all emigres to return to France? When did they have to return by? What was the Kings response?

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9 November 1791.
1 January 1792.
Louis used his suspensive veto

51
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What occurred on 23 August 1792?

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Fortress of Longwy surrenders

Assembly decrees that all refractory priests are to leave France in 7 days.

52
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When did Mayor Petion demand to the Assembly that the monarchy be abolished?

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3 August 1792

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