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Explore the factors leading to the French Revolution of 1789, including the influence of the American Revolution, the ideas of John Locke, the struggles of the broke and hungry populace, and the pivotal role of the bourgeoisie class in igniting the revolution. Witness the beginnings amidst a backdrop of starvation and royal extravagance, culminating in the infamous bread riots and Marie Antoinette's fateful words. Uncover the social, economic, and political upheavals that shook France to its core.
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causes • Belief of freedom and parity from the American Revolution. • Understanding beliefs of John Locke Vast bulk of people were broke and hungry Vast bulk were in the shortest area
Bourgeoisie • Piece of the third holding, they were the “middle class’’ of France. • They were bankers, trades people, factory owners( educated people) Led the rotation
Revolution- Beginnings • While nation were starving and the country was broke, the regal family flaunted their wealth and not caring
Bread riots • People were hungry; the country was ruined. • The picture is from an all-women bread riot Marie Antionette said “let them eat cake’’
