MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To prevent the spread of France’s revolutionary ideas
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To restore France’s absolute monarchy
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To free Marie Antionette, a fellow Hapsburg
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -After Austria refused to recall its troops from the French border and to back down on the perceived threat of using force, France declared war on Austria and Prussia in the spring of 1792; both countries responded with a coordinated invasion that was eventually turned back at the Battle of Valmy in September.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The French declared war on Austria in 1792 because of the changes brought about during the French Revolution. By kicking out the French king Louis and declaring a republic, the other kings of Europe became extremely fearful that a similar revolution could take place in their own nation.
Detailed explanation-3: -The immediate cause of the war was the death in 1740 of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg monarchy. His eldest daughter, Maria Theresa, assumed the throne but her succession was challenged by France, Prussia, Bavaria and Spain.
Detailed explanation-4: -By the alliance with Italy, Bismarck contrived to divert part of the Austrian forces to the south. This advantage, together with that of Prussia’s modernized army discipline, resulted in a Prussian victory; the war was formally concluded on August 23 by the Treaty of Prague.