AQA A-Level History 7042
1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204
1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598
1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603
1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702
1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796
1F Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885
1G Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964
1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964
1J The British Empire, c1857–1967
1K The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975
1L The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991
2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216
2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499
2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564
2D Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570
2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660
2F The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715
2G The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801
2H France in Revolution, 1774–1815
2J America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877
2K International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941
2L Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945
2M Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957
2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953
2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945
2P The Transformation of China, 1936–1997
2Q The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980
2R The Cold War, c1945–1991
2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007
2T The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000
2H France in Revolution, 1774–1815
The Execution of Louis XVI, the Vendee and the Federalist Revolt
- 4 things to know
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Overview
Recall questions on the debate over the King's fate and his execution, the First Coalition, the causes and suppression of the Vendée rising, the fall of the Girondins and the Federalist revolt and Toulon.
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
Which major powers joined the First Coalition against France following Louis XVI's execution?
What religious dimension contributed to the Vendée rising?
What did the Girondins favour, why did the Montagnards demand execution, and how did Louis XVI's trial end?
Questions from this subtopic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
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What options were debated regarding the appropriate punishment for Louis XVI if found guilty?
Model answer
Whether execution or imprisonment was the appropriate punishment.
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What position did the Girondins generally take regarding Louis XVI's fate?
Model answer
The Girondins generally favoured clemency or a popular referendum on the King's fate.
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Why did the Montagnards demand immediate execution of Louis XVI?
Model answer
To prevent royalist restoration.
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When and how was Louis XVI executed?
Model answer
Louis XVI was executed by guillotine on 21 January 1793 after the Convention voted narrowly for death without reprieve.
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How did the execution of Louis XVI affect relations between France and other European powers?
Model answer
It united European monarchies against France, leading to the formation of the First Coalition including Britain, Spain, the Dutch Republic, and most German and Italian states.
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Which major powers joined the First Coalition against France following Louis XVI's execution?
Model answer
Britain, Spain, the Dutch Republic, and most German and Italian states.
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