French Revolution: Storming of the Bastille

A parade was organized to celebrate the king's command.

A group of people stormed the fortress-prison, the Bastille. (correct)

The king commanded troops to move into the city.

The town hall was demolished by the citizens.

To rescue prisoners who were falsely imprisoned.

To protest against the despotic power of the king. (correct)

To capture the commander of the Bastille.

To find and confiscate hoarded ammunition.

The citizens found a large hoard of ammunition.

The citizens were captured and imprisoned.

The fortress was demolished and its prisoners were executed.

The commander of the Bastille was released. (correct)

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