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What event took place on 14 July?
What event took place on 14 July?
The storming and destruction of the Bastille.
What led to intense unrest in France?
What led to intense unrest in France?
Severe winter and poor harvests.
How did bakers exploit the situation?
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?
What actions did angry women take in response to long queues at the bakery?
What happened to the nobles as a result of the unrest?
What happened to the nobles as a result of the unrest?
What were the consequences of the poor harvest in France due to severe winter?
What were the consequences of the poor harvest in France due to severe winter?
How did the agitated crowd respond to the situation in France?
How did the agitated crowd respond to the situation in France?
What did the peasants do in response to the rumors about the lords of the manor hiring robbers?
What did the peasants do in response to the rumors about the lords of the manor hiring robbers?
What happened to the nobles as a result of the unrest in France?
What happened to the nobles as a result of the unrest in France?
What event finally led Louis XVI to recognize the National Assembly and accept the constitution?
What event finally led Louis XVI to recognize the National Assembly and accept the constitution?
