war in 1792 Flashcards
1
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What was the Pillnitz Declaration?
A
The Flight to Varennes led Austria and Prussia to issue the Pillnitz Declaration in support of Louis XVI.
Some French groups pushed for war, fearing an Austrian-backed counter-revolution.
2
Q
Why did Lafayette and Dumouriez support war?
A
Lafayette and Dumouriez supported war to strengthen the constitutional monarchy.
3
Q
How did war expose Louis XVI’s disloyalty?
A
The Girondins (Brissot) argued war would expose the King’s true loyalties.
4
Q
The Girondins (Brissot) argued war would expose the King’s true loyalties.
A
France declared war (April 1792), but early failures fueled suspicion of Louis’ foreign policy.
