“ Let them eat cake” was four words Marie Antoinette was most famous for. Some people say Marie Antoinette said “ let them eat cake” after learning that the peasants had lack of bread. Although historians say; there is no actual evidence that she ever said the words “let them eat cake”, this quote has always been known for being one of the most famous quotes in French history, said by Marie Antoinette. Since brioche, a french pastry, was made from dough enhanced with eggs and butter making it more expensive than bread. At some point around 1789, when being told that her French subjects had no bread Marie-Antoinette said “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche”, translation of; Let them eat cake (A&E Television Network 2013). The quote “let them eat cake” reflected Marie Antoinette obliviousness as to the condition of the people and how they were suffering due to widespread bread shortages.This quote was claimed to have been uttered during one of the famines that occurred in France during the reign of her husband, Louis XVI. Other people believe she stated that on her way to the guillotine when being forced by a mob of the starving French peasants, she said “let them eat cake!” (HistoryChannel 2011).
Who is Marie Antoinette? She was fifteenth daughter of the Empress Maria Theresa and Holy Roman Emperor Francis I. Marie was born on November 2, 1755, in Vienna, Austria. Marie Antoinette was greatly disliked by the French due to the fact that she was indeed a non-native to the French area (Detroit, Gale 1998). All of Marie’s Siblings were named after their mother, Maria Theresa. Through Marie Antoinette's childhood, her name was; Maria Antonia Joephine (lotz, Nancy 2005) .In 1770, at the age of fourteen, the Austrian Princess Marie was...
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Marie Antoinette showed no interest in any of her studies. She only showed interest and some talent in music. She couldn't read or write until she was 12. Even when she was fourteen years old while married to the Dauphin of France, Louis XVI, she still could hardly write, even her penmanship was atrocious. Marie Antoinette and her siblings each played an instrument; Antoinette played the harp. Marie Antoinette’s education was ignored and non important, and her parents encouraged her to put on numerous number of ballets, plays with her siblings, orchestra concerts,and operas. Marie Antoinette’s mom, Empress Maria Theresa only made sure her children had good manners towards everyone, healthy eating habits, and self-confidence. Because of their mother, Marie Antoinette's education wasn’t based on reading and writing but on manners, appearance, and music.
Marie Antoinette was born on November 2, 1755 at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria, and in a rich family. She was one of the fifteen children of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and Empress Maria Theresa. She was the youngest daughter but second youngest child among those fifteen children. She lacked of education, so her handwriting was not easy to understand. Instead of liberal art lessons, she had more interested in entertainment lessons, so she was educated on dance, music, manners, and appearance. With these entertainment lessons, she learnt them better than liberal art lessons. She also learnt three languages included Italian, French, and German, and history of Austria and France. But at the age of ten, she still had trouble in reading, writing, and speaking.
Queenie Volupides had an argument with her husband the night of his death and went to the country club. At 1 am she left the country club and invited her friends over for another drink. Queenie’s friends got there 10 minutes after she did. She claimed that Arthur fell down the stairs going to get another drink. The autopsy report showed that Author died from a wound in the back of his head, and that he was drunk. I believe that
In the book, Marie Antoinette: The Last Queen of France , the author, Evelyne Lever, paints a beautiful portrayal of the life of Marie Antoinette; from an Austrian princess to Queen of France to her untimely death at the end of a guillotine. Marie Antoinette was the fifteenth child born to the Empress Maria Theresa and Francis I, the Holy Roman Emperor. She lived a carefree childhood until she was strategically married and sent to France when she was fourteen years old. The marriage between Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI, the future King of France, was meant to bring Austria and France closer together politically. Unfortunately, that did not happen; instead the monarchy collapsed with Marie Antoinette managing to alienate and offend a vast
Thesis Statement: Marie Antoinette is an influential person because she was only fourteen years old when she got married. She was also a teen idol and after she passed away a U.S city was named in honor of her. Marie Antoinette was born on November 2, 1755, in Vienna, Austria (Source 1). Marie Antoinette was the 15th out of 17 children from her mother (Source 1). Marie Antoinette’s parents were emperor Francis I and empress Maria Empress (Source 3). Marie Antoinette lived a childhood that was mainly carefree (Source 4). Her education was emblematic of an upper class girl (Source 1). She mainly learned how to act and how not to act when she was at school during her childhood (Source 1). France and Austria had been enemies for a long time, but when Maria Theresa and Emperor Francis I were king and queen they made a treaty (Source 3). Marie Antoinette married Louis XVI to strengthen France and Austria's bond
In today's world, historians believe that she did not deserve to be executed. She was simply trying to perform her job as Queen of France and she was treated with such disrespect. The reason why the people of France did not like was because she was a foreigner and they wanted to blame someone for their financial troubles so they chose Marie Antoinette.
Anne Frank also known as Annelies Marie Frank was a sixteen year old girl who got murdered during the Holocaust. She was born in the city of Frankfurt in Germany to her parents Otto and Edith Frank. Anne Frank had an older sister who was three years older than she was and her name was Margot Betti Frank. The Franks were known as a very liberal family who were also classified as a middle class family since their ancestors lived in Germany. In 1933 the Franks decided to move towards Amsterdam since Germany was being overruled by the Nazis. While the family had adjusted to Amsterdam, Otto Frank was really focused on his business since he was new into the city. Anne and Margot were also getting adjusted to the school system and when they were well adjusted they started to have friends who were Jewish and non Jewish. Six years later which was in 1939, Anne’s and Margot’s grandmother decided to join them in Amsterdam as well and be reunited with her two beautiful nieces. In March, 1940 a horrible trajedy happened Amsterdam which was that Amsterdam had been attacked by the Nazis who overrul...
Many historical stories and poems led us to where we are today; although history appears to repeat itself, it speaks to us in several different ways. One of many examples of history speaking to us is the “good” and the “evil” in all people portrayed in the dramatic representation in The Diary of Anne Frank, by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. The worldly impacts of this drama have shown the reality of many home lives today, for example: siblings’ rivalry, marriage problems, and relationships between mothers, fathers, and children. There are also many discrimination problems today, just like past events. Many historical events have led us to where we are today, even though history tends to repeat itself.
Marie Antoinette’s last words were thought to be polite as she braved her fate in a simple white dress, already having wished her children the best (“The Grand Dauphin”), “Pardon me Sir, I meant not to do it", to the executioner, whose foot she accidentally stepped on before she was executed. Her body was thrown into an unmarked cemetery, rue d'Anjou until exhumed in 1815 and properly reburied (Buzzi).
Abstract Anne Hutchinson was derided for rhetorical purposes. She was accused of breaking the 5th amendment in the Puritan’s colony which she was banished from the colony. During trial, she said that God spoke to her. John Winthrop didn’t like her theological conclusions, and that’s why he banished her. Religion professor Stephen Prathero says “Anne Hutchinson is the future of religious tolerance.
...the galleys for life. She was flogged and branded with a “V” to show that she was a thief and imprisoned for life in the Bastille, from where she later escaped (Affair).
To find out Marie Antoinette’s influence on the French Revolution, we first need to list some of the speculated causes of the uprising of the French people. Many believed that the financial trouble of France had a big part in causing the French Revolution. France had spent many years fighting foreign wars, and helping in the American Revolution, which left the country near bankruptcy. Despite the knowledge of these wars, many believed Marie Antoinette had caused the bankruptcy with her generous amount of spending. In 1788-89, there were many food shortages because of crop failure (Schwartz). According to Britannica, the crop failures in 1788 lead to a economic difficulties, and left the population tumultuous. Rumors spread that Marie Antoinette was hoarding grain in the palace (Muller). The quote “Let them eat cake” was created during the crop failures to represent the Queen’s reply to the crop failures. The royal couple recognized the dislike the people had for them...
Throughout World War II, there were thousands of victims. Many persecuted were killed or tortured, but some lived to tell their story. Despite only living until she was 15, Anne Frank tried her best to survive in difficult conditions. Her story demonstrates the strength of the human nature when pushed to its limit.
The Diary of Anne Frank is about Anne Frank’s life in the Secret Annex hiding from the Nazi’s. The diary shows how the members of the Secret Annex help each other keep hope in spite of dark times.
The film “Marie Antoinette” is a very useful source when looking into her life. It shows the extravagance of her life very extremely, in order to get the point across that is really was so very extravagant. However it leaves much of the political matters out, only giving glimpses into small meetings with the king and his advisers.
Growing up Anne lived in a very wealthy and happy home. Her father was a very successful man. He owned his own business and provided more than enough for the Frank family. When Anne was born in Frankfurt am Maine, Germany on June 12, 1929 her mom and dad moved to Amsterdam, Germany. (Web. 5 Mar 2014.) Anne was one of many children, with one older sister and two brothers. (Web. 5 Mar 2014.) The Frank family always helped and served Germany whenever they could. (Web. 5 Mar 2014.) During WW1 Anne’s two brothers helped serve in the German army while her mom and older sister volunteered at different hospitals to help the troops. (Web. 5 Mar 2014.)