jul 14, 1789 - Storming of the Bastille
Description:
The fall of the Bastille, a prison that symbolized royal tyranny, became a powerful moment of resistance. It clearly showed that the people were willing to use force in order to have their way, thus emboldening further revolutionary actions such as the peasant revolts during the Great Fear.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 14, 1789
Now
~ 236 years ago