In 1791, the Legislative Assembly replaced the National Assembly. France was now a constitutional monarchy. The king remained head of state. Apart from a suspensive veto, however, he had little influence on politics. The parliament consisted of new deputies, most of whom were politically inexperienced. The most consequential decision of the Legislature was the declaration of war on Austria in April 1792. The war went badly and deepened the internal crisis. Radical forces took the initiative. On August 10, 1792, the people of Paris stormed the Tuileries Palace. The monarchy was thus effectively ended. New elections were called for a National Convention.
September 13, 1791 · Louis XVI swears the oath to the Constitution of 1791.
October 1, 1791 · First sitting of the Legislative Assembly.
November 1791 · The Legislative Assembly adopts measures against émigré nobles and non-juring priests. The king uses his veto.
April 20, 1792 · Declaration of war on Austria.
July 11, 1792 · The parliament declares that the fatherland is in danger.
August 10, 1792 · Storming of the Tuileries, fall of the king.
September 21, 1792 · First sitting of the National Convention, which replaces the Legislative Assembly.
Quotes
There is in France no authority superior to that of the law. The King reigns only by it, and it is only in the name of the law that he may require obedience. Title III, Chapter II, Section I, Article 3, Constitution of 1791
The French nation declares war on the King of Bohemia and Hungary. Decree of the Legislative Assembly, 20 April 1792
The fatherland is in danger! Proclamation of the Legislative Assembly, 11 July 1792
Le Moniteur
Dimanche 2 Octobre 1791. Troisième Année de la Liberté.
In 1791, the Legislative Assembly replaced the National Assembly. France was now a constitutional monarchy. The king remained head of state. Apart from a suspensive veto, however, he had little influence on politics. The parliament consisted of new deputies, most of whom were politically inexperienced. The most consequential decision of the Legislature was the declaration of war on Austria in April 1792. The war went badly and deepened the internal crisis. Radical forces took the initiative. On August 10, 1792, the people of Paris stormed the Tuileries Palace. The monarchy was thus effectively ended. New elections were called for a National Convention.
