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Execution Of Marie Antoinette And Louis Xvi
February 4th, 2010
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Question: Who was more interesting: Louis XVI or Marie Antoinette?
I have to write a paper for Western Humanities relating an event of the French Revolution to John Locke, an Enlightenment philosopher. I'm between the execution of either Louis XVI or Marie Antoinette...and I need your help! I can't decide who I should write about. Who should I write about and why?
The FIRST person who says (with a reason) whoever I decide to write about gets the points! Thanks! 
Answer: Louis XVI was a poor ruler who never wanted to rule, as he ws put on the throne when he was 6 years old. Although he had good intentions, he drove the country into debt from spending on wars (American Revolution) and on luxuries (Palace of Versailles). He also spent most of his time with his friends and he loved to hunt.
Marie Antoinette was the daughter of Austrian queen Maria Theresa. She was described as being beautiful and fair. However, she helped bring France into deeper debt by spending frivolously and with regard to anything. She would even buy about two new dresses a week.
I would probably do Louis XVI, but the choice is yours.
Execution of Louis XVI, king of France
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Execution Of Marie Antoinette
June 15th, 2008
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Question: Who took control of France after the execution of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI? :]?
During the French Revolution
Answer: M Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre
Most just call him Robespierre, and he was behind the Reign of Terror--just after him Napoleon Bonaparte comes to power.
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