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What event sparked the outbreak of violence in France?
What event sparked the outbreak of violence in France?
- The invasion of Paris by foreign troops
- The execution of the king
- The establishment of the National Assembly
- The storming of the Bastille (correct)
What was the primary motivation behind the crowd's attack on the Bastille?
What was the primary motivation behind the crowd's attack on the Bastille?
- To defend against invading armies
- To establish a new government
- To seize weapons and ammunition (correct)
- To free political prisoners
How did the guards at the Bastille respond to the crowd's demands?
How did the guards at the Bastille respond to the crowd's demands?
- They fled the fortress altogether.
- They negotiated for the release of prisoners.
- They opened fire on the crowd. (correct)
- They willingly surrendered the fortress.
Which phrase best describes the sentiment of the crowd after capturing the Bastille?
Which phrase best describes the sentiment of the crowd after capturing the Bastille?
What was one consequence of the storming of the Bastille?
What was one consequence of the storming of the Bastille?
What need drove the working-class members of society to act against the Bastille?
What need drove the working-class members of society to act against the Bastille?
Why did the crowd view the Bastille as a symbol of oppression?
Why did the crowd view the Bastille as a symbol of oppression?
What date is commemorated as a national holiday in France?
What date is commemorated as a national holiday in France?
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What was the Bastille?
What was the Bastille?
The Bastille was a royal prison in Paris, France, known for its infamous reputation and as a symbol of royal oppression.
What event marked the start of the French Revolution?
What event marked the start of the French Revolution?
The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, marked the start of the French Revolution, a period of significant social and political change in France.
Why did the people storm the Bastille?
Why did the people storm the Bastille?
The people of Paris stormed the Bastille because they felt the King's government was not meeting their needs, particularly concerning food prices and political reforms.
Why was the storming of the Bastille important, even with few actual prisoners?
Why was the storming of the Bastille important, even with few actual prisoners?
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How did the storming of the Bastille influence further violence?
How did the storming of the Bastille influence further violence?
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Why is July 14th a national holiday in France?
Why is July 14th a national holiday in France?
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What was the French Revolution?
What was the French Revolution?
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Why is the storming of the Bastille considered a significant historical event?
Why is the storming of the Bastille considered a significant historical event?
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Study Notes
The Storming of the Bastille
- A power struggle existed between the French National Assembly and the people.
- Working-class people and peasants desired significant changes in French governance, due to increasing food prices.
- On July 14, 1789, a crowd of 8,000 stormed the Invalides to acquire weapons.
- They then attacked the Bastille, a fortress believed to hold political prisoners.
- The Bastille's governor refused to surrender, resulting in the deaths of approximately 100 people.
- The crowd captured the Bastille, despite having only seven prisoners inside.
- The Bastille symbolized the King's poor rule and became a catalyst for further violence throughout France.
- Workers and peasants targeted the wealthy and powerful in the following days.
- The revolution became increasingly violent.
National Holiday
- The storming of the Bastille sparked the French Revolution.
- The event became a powerful symbol of resistance against the monarchy.
- July 14th is now a French national holiday to commemorate this pivotal moment.
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Explore the pivotal event of the Storming of the Bastille that ignited the French Revolution. Discover the motivations behind the uprising, the events of July 14, 1789, and its aftermath that led to significant changes in French governance. This quiz examines the social and political dynamics that defined this historical moment.
