5 Questions
Who commanded troops to move into the city of Paris on the morning of 14 July 1789?
The king
What was the purpose of the gathering in front of the town hall?
To form a peoples militia
Why did the group of several hundred people storm the Bastille?
To find hoarded ammunition
How many prisoners were released after the storming of the Bastille?
Seven
Why was the Bastille hated by all?
It was a symbol of royal authority
The French Revolution: The Storming of the Bastille. Test your knowledge on the pivotal event that sparked the French Revolution. Explore the events leading up to the storming of the Bastille and its significance in history.
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