Part 1: The Old Order
Twila, a curious little star, noticed the people of France were unhappy. She asked her wise friend Luna why.

“They live under the Old Order,” Luna explained. “The nobles and clergy live in luxury and pay no taxes, but the hardworking farmers and workers pay all the taxes. It’s very unfair.”

Twila frowned. “That doesn’t seem right.”

Part 2: The King and Queen
Twila saw two fancy figures below. "Who are they?"

"That’s King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette," Luna said. "They’re supposed to lead France, but the king struggles with decisions, and the queen spends too much on parties. The people are tired of their unfair leadership."

Part 3: Rights for All
One night, Twila saw the people create the Declaration of the Rights of Man, with words like "Liberty," "Equality," and "Fraternity."

“What do those words mean?” Twila asked.

“They mean freedom and fairness for everyone,” Luna said. “The people want a better future, inspired by great thinkers and the American Revolution.”

Part 4: The Reign of Terror
But then Twila saw the guillotine and frightened people.

"This is the Reign of Terror," Luna explained. "Robespierre wanted to protect the revolution, but many people were executed, even Queen Marie Antoinette. It was a dark time."

Twila dimmed her light. “That’s so sad.”

Part 5: Napoleon’s Rise and Fall
Twila saw Napoleon Bonaparte take charge.

"He brought order with the Napoleonic Code and built a huge empire," Luna said. "But his ambition led to mistakes—invading Russia in winter and losing key battles. Eventually, he was exiled."

Twila sighed. “Even the brightest stars can fall if they’re not careful.”

Part 6: A New Hope
Finally, Twila saw leaders at the Congress of Vienna restoring peace.

“They redrew borders and inspired fairness and equality worldwide,” Luna said.

Twila twinkled brightly. “Even after tough times, people can create a brighter future.”

Twila and the Spark of the French Revolution

Twila, a little star girl, frowning while looking down at Earth. Luna, a wise older star, with a thoughtful expression, surrounded by twinkling stars in the sky

Twila, a curious little star, noticed that the people of France were unhappy. She asked her wise friend Luna why. “They live under the Old Order,” Luna explained. “The nobles and clergy live in luxury and pay no taxes, but the hardworking farmers and workers pay all the taxes. It’s very unfair.” Twila frowned. “That doesn’t seem right.”

The Old Order

Twila, a little star girl, observing King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, depicted as fancy figures in opulent clothing, under a starry sky

Twila saw two fancy figures below. "Who are they?" "That’s King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette," Luna said. "They’re supposed to lead France, but the king struggles with decisions, and the queen spends too much on parties. The people are tired of their unfair leadership." Twila hoped for change.

The King and Queen

Twila, a little star girl, watching a glowing scroll with 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity' written on it, with a hopeful expression. Luna, a wise older star, shining brightly beside her

One night, Twila saw the people create the Declaration of the Rights of Man, with words like "Liberty," "Equality," and "Fraternity." “What do those words mean?” Twila asked. “They mean freedom and fairness for everyone,” Luna said. “The people want a better future, inspired by great thinkers and the American Revolution.” Twila felt hope sparkle in the air.

Rights for All

Twila, a little star girl, twinkling brightly while watching leaders at the Congress of Vienna, depicted as shadowy figures around a table, under a peaceful night sky

Finally, Twila saw leaders at the Congress of Vienna restoring peace. “They redrew borders and inspired fairness and equality worldwide,” Luna said. Twila twinkled brightly. “Even after tough times, people can create a brighter future.” Twila learned that even the smallest stars can bring light to the darkest nights.