MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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Because they felt threatened by Austria’s intentions to restored Luis monarchy.
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Because they wanted to go into war with the rest of Europe.
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Because they wanted to invade them.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Marie Antoinette heard rumors that the Girondins, now part of the king’s ministry, were planning a military attack on the Austrian Netherlands. She warned her brother Leopold. The Girondin ministry pushed for war on Austria in spring 1792. At their urging, the Legislative Assembly declared war.
Detailed explanation-2: -The assembly wanted to punish monarchs for their support of counterrevolutionaries. Louis XVI was hoping for a war that would enhance his position, either by destroying the Revolution or by showing his skill as commander in chief. War was declaredin March 1792.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -In April 1792, France’s Legislative Assembly instigated a revolutionary war with neighbouring Austria. Some claimed this was necessary to ‘save the revolution’ from external threats; others wanted a war to threaten Europe’s other absolutist monarchies.