The new Legislative Assembly met in 1791 and to curtail the activities of the Nobles, the Legislative Assembly passed laws. The king did not approve of these laws and used his veto against them.
The situation in France continued to be tense during the following years. Although Louis XVI had signed the Constitution, he entered into secret negotiations with the King of Prussia.
Also, Rulers of other neighbouring countries too were worried by the developments in France and made plans to send troops to France.
Before this could happen, the National Assembly voted in 1792 to declare war against Prussia and Austria. Prussia later joined Austria in the war
Thousands of volunteers thronged from the provinces to join the army. They saw this as a war of the people against kings and aristocracies all over Europe.
The wrath of the revolutionaries turned against the French king. On 10th August 1792 the mob attacked the King’s palace at Tuileries.
The mob brutally massacred the guards and imprisoned Louis, Marie Antoinette, and their children in a stone tower.
The revolutionary wars brought losses and economic difficulties to the people.
Large sections of the population were convinced that the revolution had to be carried further, as the Constitution of 1791 gave political rights only to the richer sections of society.