The Age of Revolution took place from the years 1776 to 1815. Both political and social revolutions occurred during this time period. On October 5, 1789 the Women's March on Versailles took place where a mob of women broke into the Palace of Versailles. These women were near rioting over the high price and scarcity of bread. This event ended the king's independence and signified a change in power and reforms soon to overtake France. The march symbolized a new balance of power that displaced the ancient privileged orders of the French nobility and favored the nation's common people. Bringing together people in their largest numbers yet, this march proved to be a defining moment of the Revolution.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
The Age of Revolution
The Age of Revolution took place from the years 1776 to 1815. Both political and social revolutions occurred during this time period. On October 5, 1789 the Women's March on Versailles took place where a mob of women broke into the Palace of Versailles. These women were near rioting over the high price and scarcity of bread. This event ended the king's independence and signified a change in power and reforms soon to overtake France. The march symbolized a new balance of power that displaced the ancient privileged orders of the French nobility and favored the nation's common people. Bringing together people in their largest numbers yet, this march proved to be a defining moment of the Revolution.
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