Women's March on Versailles

The Women's March on Versailles took place on October 5, 1789, during the French Revolution. Driven by widespread hunger and rising bread prices, thousands of women from Paris marched to the Palace of Versailles, demanding action from King Louis XVI. They sought not only food but also political reforms. The march was significant as it highlighted the plight of the ordinary people and demonstrated the rising power of the public in political matters. Ultimately, the march resulted in the king and his family being compelled to return to Paris, bringing the monarchy closer to the people and solidifying revolutionary sentiments.