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    a collection of interesting and sometimes random facts about the american revolution and the people who fought in it I tend to talk about often forgotten people from the revolution era. I hope you enjoy ✨ Inspired by the countless fanclubs and Prote...

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    Lafayette and the Monarchy

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    "I dream of life without a monarchy"
    "I go back to France I bring freedom to my people if I'm given the chance"
    
                          
    On the 15th of July, 1789, Lafayette was elected commander of a new National guard. His job was to protect the monarchy.
    
                          
    Yes, he swapped sides. He saw how bloody the French Revolution was becoming and tried to stop it.
    
                          
    Lafayette and his troops helped Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette flee Versailles. Lafayette later ordered his guards to open fire on a group of protesters. 
    
                          
    Then, the monarchy fell and Lafayette was now hated by all of France. There was a warrant for his arrest.
    
                          
    Lafayette tried to flee across Europe but failed. France and Austria recently gone to war (the French like war or something) and Lafayette was captured.
    
                          
    So, was Jefferson backstabbing Lafayette in Cabinet Battle 2?
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