Question

Why did the kings of Prussia and Austria support Louis XVI?

• A. They were worried that the revolutionary spirit would spread to their territories and their citizens would overthrow their rulers.
• B. The National Assembly had declared war against every other country of Europe to strip all royalty of their powers.
• C. Kings of Prussia and Austria realised that the economic problems of France and offered a hand to resolve them.
• D. Louis XVI had conspired with government officials of Prussia and Austria to propose constitutional monarchies in their countries.

Answer 1

The correct option is A They were worried that the revolutionary spirit would spread to their territories and their citizens would overthrow their rulers.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The monarchs of Prussia and Austria were agitated that the revolutionary spirit in France would spread to their territories. Thus, they decided to support Louis XVI by sending armed troops to curb the revolutionary fervour.