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Angered by Louis attempt to quit the country, the people of Paris at a meeting on the Champ de Mars demand that he abdicate. Lafayette quells the riot with a fusillade. Date: 17 July 1791
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1791 Abdicate Abdication Angered Attempt Champ Demand Demanded La Fayette Mars Meeting Quit Revolution Riot Fusillade
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In this historic image from the tumultuous year of 1791, a large crowd of people gathered on the Champ de Mars in Paris, demanding the abdication of King Louis XVI. The monarch, growing increasingly unpopular due to his failed attempts to quell the ongoing French Revolution, had made an attempt to escape from France with his family. This news reached the people of Paris with great anger, leading to a mass meeting at the Champ de Mars to express their discontent and demand his removal from power. The scene depicted in the photograph is one of intense emotion and chaos. Men and women, dressed in the clothing of the time, are seen standing on the grassy expanse of the Champ de Mars, waving flags and holding signs that read "Abdication Demanded." The atmosphere is electric, with shouts and cries filling the air as the crowd expresses its frustration and anger. However, the situation soon turned violent. Fearing that the crowd would storm the Tuileries Palace, where the royal family was believed to be hiding, the National Guard, led by the Marquis de Lafayette, arrived on the scene. In an attempt to quell the riot, Lafayette ordered his troops to fire a fusillade into the air. The sudden gunfire was enough to disperse the crowd, bringing an end to the dangerous situation. This event, known as the "Abdication Demanded" riot, was a significant moment in the French Revolution. It marked the growing discontent of the people towards the monarchy and their determination to take matters into their own hands. The image captures the raw emotion and tension of the time, making it a powerful reminder of the revolutionary spirit that swept through France in the late 18th century.
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