The French Revolution Pt. II

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What happened in June 1791 regarding Louis XIV?

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Louis XIV was caught trying to flee France and was brought back to Paris as a prisoner.

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What warning did Prussia & Austria give France in August 1791?

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They warned France they would declare war if anything happened to Louis.

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How did France respond to the threats by Austria & Prussia?

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They preemptively declared war in 1792

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Who were the leaders of the Jacobins?

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Maximillian Robespierre and George Danton.

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What significant event happened in January 1793?

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Louis XVI was executed.

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What was the reaction of Europe to the execution of Louis XVI?

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The rest of Europe turned against France and formed a united coalition to organize their attacks.

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What was the Committee of Public Safety?

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A committee created in 1793 to deal with potential threats to the Revolution, led by Robespierre.

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How many people were executed during 1793-1794?

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Roughly 13,880 people were executed, mostly the 3rd estate.

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What happened to George Danton on April 5, 1794?

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He was executed after trying to back away from the Jacobins.

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What happened to Robespierre on July 28, 1794?

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Robespierre was executed.