French Revolution - Storming of the Bastille
The Storming of the Bastille is an event that is still celebrated within France on the 14th July, known as Bastille Day.
The events symbolises the triumph of liberty over oppression, the ability of common people to rise up against corrupt powers. Watch the following video and consider these points: - What was the Bastille used for, and what did it symbolise to the French people? - The governor of the Bastille was butchered, and his troops killed, yet the National Assembly did not condemn the violence. Why is this a dangerous path for the Revolution to go down? |
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