Question

Which statement about Louis XVI is true? A. He returned to the French throne after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo. B. He personally led the crowd that stormed the Bastille to free political prisoners. C. He and his wife, Marie Antoinette, died on the guillotine. D. He sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States to pay for his lavish lifestyle.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) he and his wife, Mari Antoinette died on the guillotine.

The statement that is true about Louis XIV is that he and his wife, Mari Antoinette died on the guillotine.  

In August 1792, Louis XIV and her wife Mari Antoinette were arrested and sent to prison. The National Convention abolished the monarchy in September. On January 21, 1793, King Louis XIV was executed. On January 20 he was convicted for conspiracy and the order was to execute him by the guillotine in a public place. On October 16, 1793, Mari Antoinette was accused of treason and she also was executed by the guillotine.  

Answer 2

C. He and his wife, Marie Antoinette, died on the guillotine.