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SYMHC Classics: Women's March Versailles

Oct 5, 2024
Delve into the historic Women's March on Versailles, where brave women marched to confront King Louis XVI about severe food shortages. Explore the striking contrast between the royal opulence of Versailles and the dire struggles of the common people. Discover how rising public outrage fueled this pivotal protest and ignited the flames of revolution. Witness the courage of these women who challenged the monarchy and engage with the profound implications for women's rights and activism both then and now.
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