jul 14, 1789 - 14 jul 1789 The Storming of Bastille Bastille, which was a royal fortress, was stormed upon to symbolize the abuse of power by the monarchy. This was directly caused by the conservatism of the Second Estate during the National Assembly, hindering the creation of the constitution.
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