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What event took place on the morning of 14 July 1789 in Paris?
What event took place on the morning of 14 July 1789 in Paris?
- 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.
Why did the citizens storm the fortress-prison, the Bastille?
Why did the citizens storm the fortress-prison, the Bastille?
- 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.
What was the outcome of the citizens' attack on the Bastille?
What was the outcome of the citizens' attack on the Bastille?
- 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)
Why did the citizens sell the stone fragments of the demolished Bastille in the markets?
Why did the citizens sell the stone fragments of the demolished Bastille in the markets?
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