French Revolution explained to kids

The French Revolution was a time when the people of France rose up against their government. They were fed up with being poor, while the king and queen lived in luxury. The people wanted change, and they wanted it now! The French Revolution began on July 14, 1789, when a group of angry citizens stormed the Bastille, a fortress in Paris that was used as a prison. The people were armed with guns and knives, and they were ready to fight. They were also fed up with being taxed so heavily, while the king and queen lived in luxury. The French Revolution lasted for 10 years, from 1789 to 1799. During that time, there were many changes in France. The king and queen were overthrown, and a new government, called the French Republic, was formed. The French Republic was led by a group of men called the Jacobins. The Jacobins were radicals who wanted to make even more changes in France. The French Revolution was a time of great violence. Thousands of people were killed, including the king and queen. But it was also a time of great change. After the Revolution, France became a republic, and everyone was equal under the law.