1. The French Revolution 1789 – 1799
The Road to Republic with Rolling Heads

2. First estate

3. Second estate

4. Third estate

5. In 1774, Louis XVI, a 19-year-old prince, came to the throne as the King of France. King Louis XVI inherited a massive amount of debt from his predecessors. He further increased the debt of the French Government by supporting the American Revolution in its fight against France’s bitter rival, Great Britain. King Louis XVI became desperate to raise funds to pay off the debts of France.
At this time, France was using 50% of its federal budget to finance the country's debt. What effect would that have on the French people?

6. Versailles

7. "You should hope that this game will be over soon."
English: "You should hope that this game will be over soon." The Third Estate carrying the Clergy and the Nobility on its back
1789
"You should hope that this game will be over soon."