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March against Mary Antoinette
The March on Versailles of 1789 was a pivotal event during the early stages of the French Revolution. It began on October 5, 1789, when thousands of working-class women from Paris, incensed by food shortages and economic hardship, marched to the Palace of Versailles. They were joined by revolutionary agitators and some National Guard troops. Their primary demands were for bread, better living conditions, and an audience with King Louis XVI. Upon reaching Versailles, the protesters confronted King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, demanding that they return to Paris. After tense…
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