Louis XVI's Execution
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- French History → French Revolution → Execution of Louis XVI
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Louis XVI is taken in a carriage and brought to la place de la revolution where he will be executed while Robespierre shuts himself inside his house.
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Discussion Questions
- What is the atmosphere in the streets?
- How does Louis XVI conduct himself? What does this reveal about him?
- Why do they drown out Louis when he tries to speak?
- Why do you think Robespierre stayed home on the occasion?
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