Historical story

Who was responsible for the storming of Bastille?

On July 14, 1789, a large crowd gathered outside of the Bastille prison in Paris, France. The crowd was made up of ordinary citizens, as well as members of the French army. The people were angry because they felt that the king, Louis XVI, had taken away their rights and freedoms. They also wanted to free the prisoners who were being held in the Bastille. The crowd decided to take action and stormed the prison. The guards at the Bastille were outnumbered and could not stop the crowd from entering the prison. The people freed the prisoners and took control of the prison. The storming of the Bastille was a significant event in the French Revolution. It showed that the people of France were willing to fight for their rights and freedoms. It also led to the overthrow of King Louis XVI and the establishment of a new government in France.