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What event took place on the morning of 14 July 1789 in Paris?
Formation of a peoples’ militia
What was the outcome of the storming of the Bastille?
The fortress was demolished and its fragments sold as souvenirs
What did the people hope to find when they stormed the Bastille?
Hoarded ammunition
What was the significance of storming the Bastille?
It symbolized the despotic power of the king
Why did the people hate the Bastille?
It symbolized the despotic power of the king
Test your knowledge of the French Revolution with this quiz on the events of 14 July 1789 when Paris was in turmoil and citizens formed a peoples' militia. Explore the historical context and significance of this pivotal moment in French history.
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