Headless Monarchy: The French Revolution, Part II

The video covers the events of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1793, focusing on King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's house arrest, their failed escape, and the subsequent political turmoil. The National Assembly's actions, including the Champ de Mars massacre, lead to a constitutional monarchy. Neighboring countries, worried about the spread of republican ideas, issue the Declaration of Pillnitz. France's decision to invade Austria results in war with multiple European powers. The Jacobins declare France a Republic, leading to the execution of Louis XVI and further conflicts.

What was one of the main reasons nobles began leaving France during the French Revolution?

• They wanted to support the revolution from outside.

• They were forced out by the National Assembly.

• They were offered better jobs abroad.

• France was becoming dangerous and unprofitable for them.

What was the outcome of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's escape attempt?

• They were captured and returned to Paris.

• They abdicated the throne voluntarily.

• They were granted asylum in Prussia.

• They successfully reached Austria.

What did the Jacobins argue after Louis XVI's failed escape?

• That Louis XVI's escape attempt was an abdication.

• That Marie Antoinette should be the new ruler.

• That Louis XVI should be executed immediately.

• That France should remain a monarchy.

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

• It was an agreement to invade Austria.

• It was a promise to end the revolution.

• It was a vow to establish a constitution.

• It was a pledge to support the king.

Why did Leopold II and King William Frederick II issue the Declaration of Pillnitz?

• To restore the French monarchy.

• To form an alliance with the Jacobins.

• To support the French Republic.

• To declare war on France.

What was the primary reason for France's decision to invade Austria?

• To spread revolutionary ideas.

• To plunder wealth and secure food supply.

• To form an alliance with Austria.

• To support the Austrian monarchy.

What was the purpose of the guillotine during the French Revolution?

• To serve as a symbol of royal power.

• To provide a humane and equal method of execution.

• To execute only nobles.

• To be used exclusively for military deserters.