Revolt Starts at the Bastille


 
 
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Revolt Starts at the Bastille

Revolt Starts at the Bastille:

  • While the National Assembly was busy at Versailles drafting a Constitution, the rest of France was in disturbance as severe winter brought bad harvest. It led to the increase in price of bread. Bakers exploited the situation by hoarding the supplies. After spending hours in long queues at the bakery, crowds of angry women raid the shops. At the same time, the king ordered troops to move into Paris.
  • On 14th July, an agitated crowd destroyed the Bastille. The Bastille was hated by all French people as it symbolised the dominating power of the king.
  • The fortress was demolished and its stone fragments were sold in the markets. In the countryside, rumours spread from village to village that the lords of the manor had hired bands of brigands who were on their way to destroy the ripe crops. Peasants were caught by fear and madness hearing the rumour. They attacked chateaux across many areas of France.
  • The peasants looted hoarded grain and burnt documents containing records of manorial dues. Consequently, a large number of nobles moved to neighbouring countries.
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    Question : 1

    The date of French Revolution is  ______________

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    When was Bastile demolished ?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following statements is true regarding attack at Bastille.

    Right Option : C
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