Most historians agree that a group of women led the first charge against the king’s guards. What motivated these women to overthrow their king?

Question

A.)The women of France were convinced that the king's guards would fire on female attackers.
B.The women of France were angry about not having a voice in their government.
C.The women of France were unable to persuade the men of France to take action.
D.The women of France were desperate, unable to feed their children because of the high cost of bread.

Answer 1

Answer is "D".  There are two things a government must do to avoid rebellion.  Feed them and entertain them.  The Romans knew this very well. :)

Answer 2

D. High cost of bread (the "Let them eat cake" school of thought); these women who charged were mostly working class women, street vendors, although some women of the petitte bourgeoisie were dragged along, albeit reluctantly.