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3.14- The Women's March on Versailles

Revolutions

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The Flanders Regiment - The Crackenest Crack Squad

King louis was, i think, a decent and sensitive guy, but he was not a very good leader. When push came to shove, the rank and file of the national guard were far more loyal to the hungry women waiting in line for bread than their own fancy pant leader lafayette. The moderate, uncommitted delegates who filled the centre of the national assembly now felt betrayed. And oh, by the way, if you're looking to clamp down on rumors that the royal family is plotting with foreign powers against the people of france, maybe double crossing the national assembly as a favor to some german princes isn't maybe your best play right now?

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