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revolution (1789–99), Against a background of the French queen was said to have mocked poor peasants who wanted bread, but there is no supporting evidence. Historians insist Marie Antoinette was kind and giving. It is possible that antiroyalists made up stories to give the royal family bad press at

Marie

said,“Let Antoinette them eat

cake!” THE FRENCH HELPED TO FUND REVOLUTION (1775 – 83) In 1775, 14 years before the French Revolution began, 13 colonies in America rebelled against British rule, leading to the creation of the United States. The modern US flag has 50 stars for the 50 states and 13 stripes for th

TRUE or FALSE? FAST FACTS THE AMERICAN Stars represent US states Stripes represent rebellious colonies

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