Reaction to change internally and externally: the political clubs; the King and the flight to Varennes; the demonstration at the Champs de Mars; the origins and impact of war
As the Revolution reshaped France, different groups pushed back or pushed further. The king tried to flee the country, radicals clashed with the government, and France went to war with its neighbours.
Real World
Louis XVI's flight to Varennes in June 1791 destroyed his credibility overnight — comparable to a sitting prime minister secretly fleeing the country during a crisis, making any claim to loyal constitutional leadership impossible to sustain.
Exam Focus
On 'how far' questions about the king's responsibility, use Varennes as your strongest turning-point evidence and anchor your argument to it.
Essay Framework
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