Which world-shaking event broke out under Louis XVI in 1789?
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the French Revolution
It ended absolute monarchy and changed Europe forever.
💡 Did you know? „Liberty, equality, fraternity“ became its motto.
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Which Paris prison did the people storm on 14 July 1789?
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the Bastille
The storming of the Bastille is seen as the start of the Revolution.
💡 Did you know? The 14th of July is still France’s national holiday.
What was the name of Louis XVI’s wife?
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Marie-Antoinette
The Austrian princess became a symbol of courtly extravagance to the people.
💡 Did you know? She too ended under the guillotine.
Where did the king’s attempted escape fail in 1791?
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at Varennes
The failed escape destroyed the last trust in the king.
💡 Did you know? From then on many regarded him as a traitor to the nation.
How was Louis XVI executed in 1793?
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by guillotine
He was condemned as an ordinary citizen, „Louis Capet“.
💡 Did you know? His execution shocked the monarchies of all Europe.
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