Louis XVI's ascent to the French throne in 1774 marked the beginning of a reign fraught with financial crises and revolutionary fervor. His marriage to Marie Antoinette and the subsequent reforms to address the kingdom's debt faced fierce opposition, leading to the summoning of the Estates-General and the rise of the National Assembly. The storming of the Bastille and the failed Flight to Varennes further weakened royal authority, culminating in Louis XVI's trial and execution, which signaled the end of the monarchy and the birth of the French Republic.
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Born in 1754, ______ became the heir apparent due to the premature passing of his father and older brother.
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In 1770, ______ married ______ to strengthen Franco-Austrian relations, but this union was unfavorably viewed by the French.
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Calonne's proposed reforms 1787
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Consequence of reform rejection
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Louis XVI's response to Parlement opposition
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Due to severe financial problems, ______ XVI called the - in May 1789, a gathering that hadn't been convened since ______.
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Significance of July 14, 1789
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Post-Bastille National Assembly actions
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In an attempt to flee from the revolutionary government's restrictions, ______ XVI and his family tried to escape to the ______ ______ in June 1791.
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The king's unsuccessful escape, referred to as the ______ to ______, led to their capture and subsequent return to ______.
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Outbreak of war with Austria - Date
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Louis XVI's trial - Convicting body
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Louis XVI's execution - Date and method
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The ______ of Louis XVI led to increased conflict and the creation of movements against the revolution.
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European nations became more resolved to fight the ______ government after Louis XVI's death.
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