BELLWORK What was the Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen? Why was Louis XVI executed? Who were the Jacobins? What was The Reign of Terror? Who was Maximillien Robespierre? Why did people dislike Marie Antoinette? THINKER: Make a prediction – what do you think happens to Marie Antoinette after her husband’s execution?

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Marie Antoinette Born in 1755 to the Emperor and Empress of Austria. After the Seven Years’ War, France needed to cement their alliance with Austria, so Louis decided to take an Austrian wife. When Marie Antoinette was 12, her entire family contracted small pox. The disease killed her brother and two sisters – who was going to marry Louis? Two years later, Louis paid 200,000 crowns ($11,000) for Marie’s hand in marriage. Immediately, French citizens did not support the marriage because there was still high tensions between Austria and France.

Marie at age 13; this portrait was sent to Louis to see if he approved

Marie Antoinette Marie and Louis had four children together: Marie-Therese Charlotte and Dauphin Louis Joseph. After Louis’ birth, fighting between Austria and France broke out

This controversial portrait was considered “improper” for a queen

Marie Antoinette’s declining popularity Louis refused to allow his wife to participate in politics Austrian family was disappointed First son (Louis) was very ill, but Marie had a second son France was in a huge economic downturn; could not finance war French citizens felt she sided with Austria Parliament was dissolved Spent a lot of money on diamonds, clothing, palaces, and art.

Marie Antoinette During the French Revolution, Louis and Marie were blamed for the majority of the country’s problems. A mob broke into their palace Marie became a widow in January 1793 when her husband was executed By this time, Marie’s health was deteriorating – she had tuberculosis and cancer. Marie was tried by the Revolutionary Tribunal and found guilty of treason. She was executed in October 1793, at the age of 37.

Marie Antoinette: The Scapegoat Queen We are now going to watch a video on the life and death of Marie Antoinette. As you watch, answer the questions. No sleeping, talking, texting, etc.