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Well, it wasn't exactly Austria they intended to flee too, their destination was the town of Montmedy, a town near the friendly border of Austrian Belgium (so Belgium, but at that time that country was owned by Austria). Unfortunately, they were arrested at a town called Varennes.

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Where did King Louis the XVI and his family try to escape from on July 21-22 1789?

The tried to escape from the Tuileries palace toMontmédy on the 21st of June 1791. They never reached Montmédy though, as they were caught in Varennes and brought back to Paris.


Why did Louis XVI react so violently against the 3rd estate?

He didn't react violent at all. As a matter of fact he reacted very apathically. The third estate wanted to overtrow the monarchy (thus, Louis XVI as their king), and since he was an execellent king, he was also a weak one. He did not resist. The only thing he did do, was try to flee the country, but he was captured.


Where did king Louis XVI try to run away to?

He knew that if he wouldn't, the monarchy would die for sure and he and his wife, Queen Marie Antoinette, would be dethroned. He wanted to try to get across the border in order to rescue the monarchy from dying so the throne would be saved. He also knew that if he wouldn't succeed, the monarchy would be slaughtered after all. He decided to take the risk after Marie Antoinette had begged him to do so.


Why did Louis XVI try to flee France?

Oh, dude, Louis XVI tried to flee France because he was like, "Peace out, I'm outta here!" He wanted to escape the whole French Revolution drama and probably catch some sunshine in another country. But, like, the dude got caught and ended up losing his head over it. Tough break, man.


Why did Louis xvi finally agree to summon the estates general?

Oh, dude, Louis XVI finally agreed to summon the Estates-General because, like, France was in a bit of a pickle with all the financial issues and the whole French Revolution looming over his head. It was basically like hitting the panic button - "Oh no, things are getting messy, better call in the big guns." So, he was like, "Fine, let's bring in the Estates-General and see if they can help sort this mess out."

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What did king Louis XVI try to do after the French revolution?

He tried to escape to austria, but the people stopped his carriage before he had past the border.


Why did King Louis the XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette try to flee to Austria?

It had become apparent that their lives were in danger if they remained in France.


Where did King Louis the XVI and his family try to escape from on July 21-22 1789?

The tried to escape from the Tuileries palace toMontmédy on the 21st of June 1791. They never reached Montmédy though, as they were caught in Varennes and brought back to Paris.


What did Marie Antoinette advise Louis XVI to do?

Marie Antoinette did not have much influence over Louis XVI. However, she did play a large role in his deciding to try and flee the country (Flight to Varennes).


What day did Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette try to excape the country?

On 20 June 1791


When did the royal family try to escape from France to the austria Netherlands?

25 June 1791


What did Louis and his family try to do in June 1791?

Louis and his family tried to escape from France to the Austrian Netherlands


Why did Louis the 16Th try to escape France?

He became convinced that his life and that of his family was in danger.


What was Louis XVI officially executed for?

He was officially executed for treason. Which he indeed commited, but only to try to save his life and that of his wife and children.


Why did Louis XVI react so violently against the 3rd estate?

He didn't react violent at all. As a matter of fact he reacted very apathically. The third estate wanted to overtrow the monarchy (thus, Louis XVI as their king), and since he was an execellent king, he was also a weak one. He did not resist. The only thing he did do, was try to flee the country, but he was captured.


Did Louis xvi try to disguise himself before he fled?

Yes, he attempted to flee France and nearly made it to the border, disguised, with his family, as a servant, but was caught and sent back to Paris.


Did Isabella try to escape Wuthering Heights?

Not only did she try, but she also did escape!