war in 1793 Flashcards
1
Q
When was Louis XVI executed?
A
Louis XVI was executed in January 1793, intensifying tensions with European powers.
2
Q
What was the First Coalition?
A
The First Coalition (Britain, Austria, Prussia, Spain, etc.) was formed against revolutionary France.
3
Q
What was the purpose of the Levee en Masse?
A
France introduced conscription (Levee en Masse) but faced internal and external threats.
4
Q
Why did the Vendee Rebellion occur?
A
Vendee Rebellion (1793) arose due to religious and economic grievances.
5
Q
How did the Jacobins respond to threats during the war?
A
The Jacobins used terror to control dissent and secure revolutionary France.
