10 Questions
What event took place on 14 July?
The storming and destruction of the Bastille.
What led to intense unrest in France?
Severe winter and poor harvests.
How did bakers exploit the situation?
By storing supplies and creating scarcity.
What actions did angry women take in response to long queues at the bakery?
They stormed into the shops.
What happened to the nobles as a result of the unrest?
They had to flee from their homes and many migrated.
What were the consequences of the poor harvest in France due to severe winter?
Food crisis and unrest in the country.
How did the agitated crowd respond to the situation in France?
They stormed and destroyed the Bastille.
What did the peasants do in response to the rumors about the lords of the manor hiring robbers?
They attacked the castle of nobles, looted stored grains, and burnt down documents containing records of manorial dues.
What happened to the nobles as a result of the unrest in France?
They had to flee from their homes and many migrated.
What event finally led Louis XVI to recognize the National Assembly and accept the constitution?
The mood of revolt and unrest in the country.
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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