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Who stormed the Bastille?
Who stormed the Bastille?
- The army
- A group of citizens (correct)
- Foreign invaders
- The king's troops
What was the reason for the gathering of men and women in front of the town hall?
What was the reason for the gathering of men and women in front of the town hall?
- To celebrate a national holiday
- To protest against high taxes
- To attend a political rally
- To form a peoples' militia (correct)
What happened to the Bastille after it was stormed?
What happened to the Bastille after it was stormed?
- It was rebuilt
- It was demolished (correct)
- It was turned into a museum
- It was left standing
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Study Notes
The French Revolution
- A mob of Parisians stormed the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, marking a pivotal event in the French Revolution.
The Gathering at the Town Hall
- A large crowd of men and women gathered in front of the town hall, demanding bread and arms in response to the worsening economic crisis and the King's refusal to address their grievances.
The Aftermath of the Storming
- The Bastille prison was dismantled after the storming, symbolizing the end of the absolute monarchy and the beginning of a new era in French history.
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