Austrio-prussian war

how the austrio prussian war resulted in the failure of the constitutional monarchy

what was the pilnitz declaration

declaration which threatened a military operation to support louis in france

Who issued the Pilnitz declaration

Austria and Prussia

when was the Pilnitz declaration issued

August 1791

What happened as a result of the pilnitz declaration

not a lot they didnt actually have a military operation yet

when did talk of war finally begin

February 1792

what was the aim of the austrians and prussians in going to war with france

ending the revolution and restoring monarchy would discourage revolution in their own countries

who also supported the austrio prussian war

Louis XVI himself

why did Louis support the war happening

if France is defeated he is restored as monarch

if france win he appears a strong patriotic king

when did the austrians declare war

April 1792

when did the prussians declare war

June 1792

How prepared were the french army for the war

very undisciplined troops

half of officers were emigres

What was Marie Antoinette doing during the war

passing military secrets to Austria

What three main laws did Louis veto during this time

making refusal to swear clerical oath a crime

confiscation of emigres property (included his brothers)

calling in provincial troops to defend the capital

what was the Austrian Commitee

politicians helping marie antoinette keep close secret contact with vienna even before the war

Who were the Brissotins

supporters of Jacques Brissot

who was Jacques Brissot and what were his main ideas

Politician who supported demand for republic

supported war because he thought it would show Louis true colours

wanted him executed after the flight to Varreines