Key Events of the Storming of the Bastille

The video discusses the French Revolution, highlighting the overthrow of King Louis XVI and the events from 1789 to 1799. It covers the economic crisis that united the peasants, the Tennis Court Oath, and the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. The Bastille, a symbol of royal authority, was defended by a small force and eventually surrendered. The storming marked the revolution's beginning, leading to the dismantling of the Bastille and its celebration as Bastille Day.

What major event does the French Revolution signify?

• The rise of Napoleon

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The overthrow of the absolute monarchy of King Louis XVI

• The end of World War I

What was the time period of the French Revolution?

• 1776 to 1783

• 1804 to 1815

• 1914 to 1918

• 1789 to 1799

What economic condition led to the French Revolution?

• Economic prosperity

• Economic crisis

• Industrial boom

• Agricultural revolution

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

• A meeting of the Estates-General

• A pledge by the French army

• A royal decree by King Louis XVI

• A vow by the National Assembly to not disband until a new constitution was created

Where was the Bastille located?

• Paris

• Marseille

• Versailles

• Lyon

What did the Bastille symbolize for the French citizens?

• King's authority and control

• Military power

• Economic prosperity

• Religious freedom

When did the storming of the Bastille take place?

• July 4, 1776

• June 20, 1789

• July 14, 1789

• August 15, 1789

Who was the commander of the Bastille during its storming?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Bernard Rene Delaney

• Jean-Paul Marat

• Maximilien Robespierre

What was the Duke of Le rashifal's famous reply to King Louis XVI's question about the attack on the Bastille?

• It's a coup

• It's a revolution

• It's a rebellion

• It's a revolt

What is celebrated in France today to commemorate the storming of the Bastille?

• Revolution Day

• Independence Day

• Bastille Day

• Liberation Day