USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
King Louis XVI was executed for ____
A
Treason
B
Being a King
C
Stealing tax money
D
Espionage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In November 1792, a secret cupboard containing proof of Louis’ counter-revolutionary beliefs and correspondence with foreign powers was discovered in Tuileries Palace. He was brought to trail for treason and executed by guillotine on 21 January 1793.

Detailed explanation-2: -In November, evidence of Louis XVI’s counterrevolutionary intrigues with Austria and other foreign nations was discovered, and he was put on trial for treason by the National Convention. The next January, Louis was convicted and condemned to death by a narrow majority.

Detailed explanation-3: -On December 11th 1792, French king Louis XVI appeared before the National Convention, where he was charged with treason against the people.

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