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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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Louis XVI inherited the throne after the deaths of his father and elder brother
Intended Alliance with Austria
Louis XVI's marriage to Marie Antoinette was meant to strengthen ties with Austria, but it ultimately contributed to his unpopularity
Louis XVI faced a kingdom burdened with debt and attempted to implement reforms to alleviate the financial crisis
Louis XVI's attempts at reform were met with resistance from the Assembly of Notables and the Parlement of Paris, leading to his decision to exile the Parlement
The summoning of the Estates-General in 1789 and the formation of the National Assembly marked the beginning of a new political era and the eventual downfall of the monarchy
The mobilization of troops and the storming of the Bastille in 1789 weakened royal authority and emboldened the National Assembly to establish a constitutional monarchy
Louis XVI's attempted escape in 1791 and the discovery of his negative views on the revolution further eroded his legitimacy and trust among the public
Louis XVI's arrest and trial by the National Convention in 1792 were prompted by suspicions of his collusion with foreign powers
The discovery of incriminating documents and the conviction of treason led to Louis XVI's execution by guillotine in 1793
The execution of Louis XVI sparked widespread conflict and counter-revolutionary movements, and intensified the ongoing wars with European powers
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Born in 1754, ______ became the heir apparent due to the premature passing of his father and older brother.
Louis-Auguste
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In 1770, ______ married ______ to strengthen Franco-Austrian relations, but this union was unfavorably viewed by the French.
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
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Calonne's proposed reforms 1787
Sweeping financial reforms to fix debt and tax issues; rejected by Assembly of Notables.
