The French Revolution was one of the most significant moments in European History, in which the people of France overthrew their monarchy who for a long time had been making poor decisions and been terrible rulers. King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette both were executed by the guillotine in Paris, but their problems went on for years and the French people were starving in the streets. Many across the world saw the execution of the French King and Queen as a barbaric event, however for the rebels it was a sign of the changing times, of which today France still remains a republic. Marie Antoinette the Queen of France was one of the targets of the Revolution. She was initially an Austrian Prince who became married to Louis, however when she became Queen she spent fortunes on clothes, luxuries, furniture and decoration at the royal palaces. She was involved in scandals including the Diamond Necklace Affair, along with being accused of having affairs and illegitimate children. But for the people of France w
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