The Storming of the BastilleOverview of the French RevolutionThe French Revolution occurred from 1789 to 1795 but some say it lasted until 1799. King Louis XVI was crowned after the 7 years war which plunged France into economic debt and led to a rise in corruption. The king's ignorance led to an increase in privileges monopolized by the nobles and the wealthy. Years of poor, if any, harvests led to unrest in France, with the rich enjoying their position in society while the poor suffered. The people were divided into three different classes called estates, namely the third estate – the proletariat, the second estate – the clergy and the first estate – the aristocrats or monarchs. This all led to an uproar in 1789 which began peacefully, but the real revolution began with "The Storming of the Bastille" where revolutionaries took control of a prison fort in Paris. This was the start of a struggle which led to the breakup of the third estate to form the National Assembly. This helped bring together the Citizen's Bill of Rights which brought together the idea that all classes were equal. External threats also shaped the revolution, with France having to face Austria and Prussia and defeat them at the Battle of Flerus, which revealed that the king had been in coalition with the enemy all along. This led to him being tried with the Queen and, consequently, their execution. The result was the rise of another dictatorship: that of Napoleon Bonaparte. It plunged the country into war again, with the economy falling to its lowest point shortly after the revolution, on July 17, 1789. Hot and dry midday. People marched with everything they had. They couldn't take it anymore, all these years of hard work, all these years of suffering, just to serve the...... middle of paper......n made to suit all classes. Taxes and reduced food prices were introduced. And above all, I got married that day. Yes, and she was the baker across the street who also fought in the army alongside me. I am happy with all of France and we hope for a better future for all of us. Arthur Bernard, a lumberjack November 1799 It has been 5 long years since I found any use for this book, believing that the revolution would bring change and we would be happy. Now I compare: was it better with a king? A terrible economy and crime rates threaten us again, and people are worried about war in general. Because if another revolution happens, this time I will watch it. During this time, I will be traveling with Annabelle to England, hopefully for a better future for our child. Arthur Bernard, More revolutionary Srikar Nekkanti8/4 Word count - 1413