Question: What major events of the Revolution should I know? (scroll down for answer)       Answer: 1. Women in Paris took to the streets to protest the inflation of bread prices. They broke into the Palace of Versailles (just outside of Paris), and demanded that the King and Queen rule from Paris. In 1791 the royal family attempted to escape to Austria, but was recognized near the French border and captured. 2. The National Assembly finished the constitution (as pledged on the tennis court). After Louis’ blessing, lawmaking power was given to a new Legislative Assembly. 3. Austria, which was loyal to Louis, demanded that he be restored to rule. The Legislative Assembly declared war on Austria in 1792, and lost many early battles. Austria never did conquer Paris though, and the Legislative Assembly, and later a newly elected National Convention, maintained power. 4. In 1793, a powerless Louis was put on trial and found guilty of treason. He was executed via the guillotine (device used to chop off heads). The Queen was executed months later. Click here for next flash card.      Back to eFlashcard headquarters