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What was the main reason behind the formation of the peoples' militia in Paris on July 14, 1789?
What was the main reason behind the formation of the peoples' militia in Paris on July 14, 1789?
- To release prisoners from the Bastille
- To search for hoarded ammunition
- To confront the king's troops and prevent firing on citizens (correct)
- To sell the stone fragments of the Bastille in the markets
How many prisoners were actually released from the Bastille during the storming?
How many prisoners were actually released from the Bastille during the storming?
- Fifty
- Seven (correct)
- Twenty-five
- One
Who was killed during the armed fight that took place at the Bastille during the storming?
Who was killed during the armed fight that took place at the Bastille during the storming?
- No one was killed
- The king
- The commander of the Bastille (correct)
- The leader of the peoples' militia
What significance did the Bastille hold for the people of Paris during that time?
What significance did the Bastille hold for the people of Paris during that time?
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What became of the stone fragments of the demolished Bastille?
What became of the stone fragments of the demolished Bastille?
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