Once upon a time, in the late 1780's, France was having a hard time taking care of its citizens.

Leo's family is a great example! Let's go to their farm!

It couldn't grow crops or help with money! Oh no!

HI! I'M LEO!

This is Leo's home. he lives here with his mom, Martha and dad, Steve. Leo's job was to get the crops.

Steve here.

Hello, I am Martha.

one day, leo was sent to go buy some bread. he was given 2 coins, the usual amount bread had cost. when he got there, bread was now 8 coins!

but good sir, why must the bread cost more than usual?

The economy my good man, it has been troubling.

when the king had heard about this he called a meeting of the estates-general. this is was when he listened to all the estates concerns. Leo made sure his father went.

Your majesty, the bread prices have been rather upsetting.