The Women's March to Versailles in October 1789 was driven by widespread anger over bread shortages and the high cost of living, as women sought to confront King Louis XVI about their dire situation. They marched from Paris to the Palace of Versailles, demanding food and political reforms. This event symbolized the growing discontent with the monarchy and the pivotal role of women in the Revolution, highlighting their determination to fight for their rights and the well-being of their families. The march ultimately led to the royal family being brought back to Paris, effectively shifting power dynamics in France.
Like the Bastille, it was a grass roots effort and like the Tennis Court Oath, it played a major part in the start of the Revolution.
The women were demanding not only bread, but the presence of the King in Paris so that he could personally see their plight.
In Russia, the 1917 March revolution forced Czar Nicholas to step down from the Russian throne.
The Provisional Government ruled Russia after the March Revolution. It was headed first by Prince Georgy Lvov then Alexander Kerensky. Lenin did not take over till after the October Revolution.
The Women's Bread March on the Palace of Versailles was very instrumental to both the government at the time and to historians because it readily indicates the popular, grass roots and man on the street attitude that existed in the French Revolution. It was not driven by philosophy or political science but by bread and by hope. It was not driven by slogans but by a genuine need of the people. The French Revolution did little or nothing to benefit women. It was still a man's world and women's suffrage had a long hard road yet to travel.
The March of Women in France is also known as the March of Versailles or October March; it is one of the most important events of the French Revolution
The Tennis Court Oath. The Women's March on Versailles. The Storming of the Bastille.
The very first revolution was in 1905. The very first of the 1917 revolutions was in February/March 1917
Because it was a people's or popular revolution begun at the grass roots for bread and hope and not created by a philosopher or political scientist. Examples include the Storming of the Bastille and the Women's March on Versailles.
Like the Bastille, it was a grass roots effort and like the Tennis Court Oath, it played a major part in the start of the Revolution.
The March of Versailles was a significant event during the French Revolution when thousands of working-class women marched to Versailles to demand bread and protest against the monarchy. The march highlighted the growing discontent among the French populace over economic hardship and inequality, leading to the royal family being forced to move from Versailles to Paris. It symbolized the power of popular uprising and helped pave the way for future revolutionary actions during the French Revolution.
In English is March Revolution and in German is Vormärz (pre-march period)
The women were demanding not only bread, but the presence of the King in Paris so that he could personally see their plight.
March Revolution
In Russia, the 1917 March revolution forced Czar Nicholas to step down from the Russian throne.
Le neuf Mars is the ninth of March in French.
March 2 is "le deux mars" in French.