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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?
- The demolition of a fortress-prison.
- The storming of the Bastille. (correct)
- The release of prisoners from a government building.
- The king ordered the army to open fire on citizens.
What motivated the 7,000 men and women to gather in front of the town hall in Paris?
What motivated the 7,000 men and women to gather in front of the town hall in Paris?
- To form a peoples' militia. (correct)
- To search for government secrets.
- To attend a royal decree announcement.
- To protest against high bread prices.
Why was the Bastille despised by the people of Paris?
Why was the Bastille despised by the people of Paris?
- It was located in the eastern part of the city.
- It housed only seven prisoners.
- It was a market for stone fragments.
- It symbolized the despotic power of the king. (correct)
What was the main reason behind the rioting that occurred both in Paris and the countryside after the storming of the Bastille?
What was the main reason behind the rioting that occurred both in Paris and the countryside after the storming of the Bastille?
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How did artists commemorate the event of the storming of the Bastille?
How did artists commemorate the event of the storming of the Bastille?
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