Which event during eighteenth- and nineteenth-century French history would best support a communist interpretation?(1 point)
Responses
the Reign of Terror
the Reign of Terror
the Bourbon Dynasty
the Bourbon Dynasty
the Women’s march at Versailles
the Women’s march at Versailles
the creation of the Third French Republic
From a communist perspective, an event during eighteenth- and nineteenth-century French history that might best support a communist interpretation would likely be the Women's March on Versailles. This event, which took place on October 5, 1789, was driven by the working-class women of Paris who were demanding action to address the bread shortage and high prices that were making it difficult for them to feed their families.
This event demonstrated a spontaneous mobilization of the proletariat (in this case, working women) against the ruling class (the monarchy and nobility). It exemplified grassroots action and direct demand for economic justice, which are foundational elements of communist ideology. The march resulted in the royal family being forced to relocate from the luxurious palace of Versailles to Paris, closer to the people, signifying a symbolic victory for the common people over the elites and thus aligning with a narrative of class struggle.
In comparison, the other options have less direct relevance to communist ideology:
- The Reign of Terror was a period of political purges during the French Revolution, characterized by extreme measures and executions, and while it involved radical political changes, it is not specifically emblematic of class struggle or proletariat uprising.
- The Bourbon Dynasty represents the traditional monarchical and aristocratic rule rather than any kind of proletarian movement or class consciousness.
- The creation of the Third French Republic marked the end of the monarchy and the establishment of a republican form of government, but it does not inherently support a communist interpretation, as it was not characterized by a proletarian revolution or the establishment of a classless society.