The French Revolution Practice Test

It strengthened confidence in constitutional monarchy, since the king’s escape showed he accepted the Revolution and sought only personal safety.

It accelerated the erosion of monarchical legitimacy, increasing support for republicanism and contributing to polarization between constitutionalists and radicals.

It led to the restoration of the Edict of Nantes, because royal advisers promised religious toleration to secure Protestant support.

It ended war fears by persuading Austria and Prussia to recognize the new French constitution and withdraw all troops from the frontier.

It caused the immediate abolition of the National Assembly, since deputies resigned to protest the crowd’s treatment of the royal family.