The French Revolution and the Storming of the Bastille

What was the primary cause that united the French peasants against King Louis XVI?

• Economic crisis

• Religious differences

• A desire for more land

• Foreign invasion

What was the Bastille primarily used for before it was stormed?

• A royal palace

• A marketplace

• A state prison

• A military base

Who was the commander of the Bastille during its storming?

• Jean-Paul Marat

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Bernard Rene Delaney

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What did the mob hope to achieve by storming the Bastille?

• To burn it down

• To find treasure

• To overthrow the king

• To acquire weapons and free prisoners

How is the storming of the Bastille remembered in France today?

• As a day of mourning

• As a national holiday called Bastille Day

• As a minor historical event

• As a religious festival