

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
March to Versailles: Voices of Revolution
02:18 • 16min
The Discontent of the Masses: Protests Sparked by Royal Indulgence
17:54 • 4min
The Women's March on Versailles
22:08 • 7min
Storming Versailles: Women's March and Royal Reactions
29:00 • 9min
The Women's March on Versailles: A Turning Point in Revolutionary History
38:22 • 3min