“Non sire, ce n’est pas une révolte, c’est une révolution.” This phrase, meaning “No sir, it’s not a revolt; it’s a revolution,” was stated by the Duke of Rochefoucauld as a response to King Louis XVI after the storming of the Bastille (Walton). Commenced by the storming of the Bastille, the French Revolution, a renowned period of political upheaval, began in 1789 and prevailed until 1799. Throughout the 18th century, France was dominated by the ancien régime, a political and social system characterized by monarchy and feudalism. Also during this time period, the Age of Enlightenment, a movement with a basis on reason, began to occur across Europe, and its ideology sparked contemplation among the citizens of France. With a need for popular