The Women's March on Versailles
Danielle Yates The Women's March on Versailles
The main food of commoners in 1789 France was _____.
In 1789, bread became scarce (hard to find) and expensive (inflated pricing).
When did the riot begin?
There were no men included in the Women's March.
What did the crowd demand when they arrived?
The king refused to meet with anyone.
The king agreed to provide food for the people and promised more in the future. Some left, but other stayed. Explain what happened the next morning (include details from the text).
When the protesters broke in, they got into the Queen's quarters (bedroom), but she escaped.
When the Queen came onto the balcony, some had guns pointed at her. What stopped them from shooting her?
How many total marchers had accumulated by the end?
When were the king and queen executed?
Match the given terms to its definition.
King Louis's palace outside of Paris.
Lafayette
Leader of the French National Guard
Tuileries
The Queen of France during the Revolution.
Versailles
The palace in Paris where King Louis was brought back to.
Marie Antoinette
The King of France during the Revolution.
Louis XVI
Which best explains how most people in France viewed Marie Antoinette?
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