1. Before the French Revolution
The French Monarchy
Before the French Revolution

2. Louis XIV: The Sun King
“Etat c’est moi”
Ruled France for 72 years
Moved the center of power to Versailles Palace
Ruled the kingdom on his own with few ministers
Made Versailles and his life the center for nobles’ lives

3. Life at Versailles The Hall of Mirrors The Royal Getting Up
The Exterior of the Palace

4. Louis XVI: Not prepared to rule:
He left decisions to others
Laws were different in different parts of the country
Taxes for moving in the country makes trade difficult
Many different languages spoken throughout the county (German, Breton, local dialects, French)
Marries Marie Antoinette

5. Marie Antoinette (Louis xvi’s wife)
Austrian, not a big fan of French culture or customs
Large spending habits when people in her country couldn’t afford to eat
Meddled in running the country but no experience
Offended a lot of people (play farm, spending money, influencing politics)

6. What differences do you Notice?
The French Royalty
The French Peasants
What are they wearing? What emotions might they be feeling? What might they do for a living?