10 Questions
What event took place on 14 July?
The storming and destruction of the Bastille.
Why did the peasants attack the castles of nobles?
They feared that the lords of the manor had hired robbers to destroy their crops.
What did the bakers do during the crisis?
They exploited the situation by hoarding supplies.
What happened to the nobles during the unrest?
They had to flee from their homes and many migrated.
What did Louis XVI do in response to the revolt?
He recognized the National Assembly and accepted the constitution.
What was the National Assembly doing while unrest was occurring in the rest of France?
Drafting the constitution at Versailles.
What led to a crisis in France?
Poor harvests due to severe winter.
What did the angry crowds do after waiting in long queues at the bakery?
Stormed into the shops.
What did peasants do in response to rumors of the lords hiring robbers?
Attacked the castles of nobles, looted stored grains, and burnt down documents.
What did Louis XVI do after the country was in a mood of revolt?
Recognized the National Assembly and accepted the constitution.
Test your knowledge on the French Revolution's Bread Riots. Learn about the causes and consequences of the unrest as angry crowds of women took to the streets in search of bread. Explore the role of bakers and the impact of poor harvests on the crisis. Discover the significance of the event on 14 July and its connection to the National Assembly's constitution drafting at Versailles.
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