5 Questions
What event took place in Paris on the morning of 14 July 1789?
Storming of the Bastille
Why were 7,000 men and women gathered in front of the town hall and government buildings in Paris?
In search of arms
What did the Bastille symbolize to the people of France?
Despotic power of the king
What event marked the beginning of a series of events that led to the execution of the king in France?
Storming of the Bastille
Why were most people protesting during the days that followed the storming of the Bastille?
High price of bread
Explore the events of the French Revolution on Bastille Day, a pivotal moment in history when the people of Paris rose against the monarchy. Learn about the tensions, uprisings, and the eventual storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789.
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