In 1789, France experienced rapid and transformative events during the early phase of the French Revolution. The storming of the Bastille on July 14th symbolized popular resistance against royal authority and marked the escalation of revolutionary actions across the country. In August, the National Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, affirming principles of liberty and equality while challenging the monarchy's absolute power. Economic turmoil and food shortages continued to fuel unrest, leading to the Women's March on Versailles in October, where thousands of Parisian women demanded bread and brought the royal family back to Paris. By the end of the year, significant reforms were underway, including the abolition of feudal privileges and the restructuring of France's political institutions, setting the stage for further profound changes in the years ahead. Britannica: Storming of the Bastille: https://www.britannica.com/event/storming-of-the-Bastille Britannica: The Great Fear: https://www.britannica.com/event/Great-Fear Study.com: Girondins in the French Revolution: History, Ideology and Legacy: https://study.com/academy/lesson/girondins-history-role-french-revolution.html#:~:text=The%20Girondins%20played%20a%20key,King%20Louis%20XVI%20on%20trial. Wikipedia: Timeline of the French Revolution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_French_Revolution World History.org: Women’s March on Versailles: https://www.worldhistory.org/Women's_March_on_Versailles/ Chateau de Versailles Website: Departure of the King, 1789 6 October 1789: https://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/key-dates/departure-king-1789#:~:text=On%201%20October%20a%20banquet,out%20in%20the%20Opera%20House. Wikipedia: François Hector D’Albert de Rions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/François_Hector_d%27Albert_de_Rions