In July and August 1789, the King's Attempt to Halt

question 64

Multiple Choice

In July and August 1789, the king's attempt to halt the Revolution was thwarted by

• A)the betrayal of the monarchy by high clergymen.
• B)the defection of key nobles of the sword to the rebels.
• C)the intervention of armed commoners, especially in urban uprisings.
• D)the outside influence of mercenary troops paid by the rebels.
• E)the intervention of Britain, whose constitutional monarch seemed threatened by upheaval in France.